If you’re looking for an efficient and eco-friendly home heating and cooling appliance, you may have come across heat pumps. These rising stars in the world of HVAC technology are a great option for many homes, but many people are unsure of what makes them so great. In this post, our team at Blown Away HVAC would like to take some time to demystify heat pumps, explain how they work, and share how they got their remarkable reputation for energy efficiency.
The Basics: What Are Heat Pumps?
Heat pumps can handle both the heating and cooling needs of your home. They work by moving heat from one place to another instead of generating a temperature change, like how a furnace or air conditioner would. Heat pumps use a refrigerant that evaporates at a low temperature and can absorb heat from the environment, so it can pull heat from outside even when it’s cold out. In the warmer months, the process is reversed, and the heat pump moves warm air from inside to the outdoors.
Why Are Heat Pumps So Energy Efficient?
One of the main advantages of heat pumps is that they don’t need to burn fuel to generate heat; instead, they rely on electricity, which is far more eco-friendly and efficient, to move heat around. They also generally have zoning capabilities, allowing you to heat or cool specific areas in your home, so you don’t have to waste energy cooling or heating rooms that you aren’t using. Another major plus is that because heat pumps can do the job of both a furnace and an air conditioner, they reduce the need for raw materials.
If you’re considering installing a heat pump in your home, our team would be more than happy to assist you. Contact our office today to learn more!