Independent. Technical. Free.
We built HeatPumpLocator because homeowners deserve access to the same electrical load calculations that engineers use — before committing to expensive upgrades.
The Problem
When you call a contractor about a heat pump, the first thing they check is your electrical panel. Many contractors will recommend a panel upgrade to 200A as a default — even when your existing panel has plenty of capacity.
That is not because contractors are dishonest. It is because the standard load calculation method (NEC 220.82) takes time, and recommending an upgrade is the safe, fast answer. But that safe answer costs you $3,000 to $8,000.
Our Approach
Math first, contractor second
Our auditor runs the NEC 220.82 Optional Method (US) or CEC Section 8-200 (Canada) load calculation using your actual panel size, square footage, and planned loads. The result tells you exactly how many amps of capacity you have — or how many you are short.
No sales pressure
We do not sell heat pumps, panels, or installation services. We are not affiliated with any manufacturer. Our only incentive is to give you accurate information.
Then connect with a contractor
Once you know your panel capacity, you can talk to contractors from a position of knowledge. You will know whether you need a panel upgrade, and you will have the math to back it up.
HeatPumpLocator vs. Calling a Contractor Directly
| HeatPumpLocator | Contractor Visit | |
|---|---|---|
| Panel capacity check | NEC 220.82 Optional Method calculation before any quote | Visual inspection (if any) — often recommends upgrade "just in case" |
| Cost | Free audit tool | $150–$300 for a site visit before you have any information |
| Incentive | No financial incentive to recommend upgrades | Panel upgrades are a $3,000–$8,000 revenue opportunity |
| Transparency | Full load calculation shown — you see the math | Results communicated verbally with no documentation |
| Time | 5 minutes, from your phone | 1–2 weeks to schedule, 1–2 hours on site |
The Aelric Shield
HeatPumpLocator is a product of Aelric Technologies Inc. Every audit includes a clear disclaimer: our calculations are informational estimates based on the data you provide. They are not a substitute for a licensed electrician's on-site assessment.
This is not fine print designed to avoid accountability. It is a statement of fact: a remote calculation cannot account for every variable in your electrical system. What it can do is tell you whether a panel upgrade is likely necessary — and give you the technical language to discuss it with your contractor.
We call this the Aelric Shield: accurate math, transparent limitations, and the understanding that a final verification always requires boots on the ground.
See the math for yourself
Run a free NEC 220.82 panel capacity audit. Takes 5 minutes, no account required.
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