Question

"A heat pump will function, at worst, as a resistance heater"- explain this
statement

Answer 1

Answer:

Electric resistance heating is 100% energy efficient in the sense that all the incoming electric energy is converted to heat. ... If electricity is the only choice, heat pumps are preferable in most climates, as they easily cut electricity use by 50% when compared with electric resistance heating.

Explanation:

Since heat pumps generate heat from the outside air to condition your home, their energy efficiency depends on the climate outside. This is why heat pumps are more efficient at converting electricity into heat in moderate climates.