What is a Heat Pump, and How Does It Work?
Heat pumps combine the heating function of a furnace with the cooling function of an air conditioner. The difference is that a heat pump moves heat around rather than heating it or cooling it directly. In heating mode, a heat pump extracts heat from outside and moves it indoors. Refrigerant absorbs and compresses the heat, which raises the temperature. Finally, the heat pump releases heat indoors.
In cooling mode, a heat pump does the opposite. Instead of extracting heat from outdoors, it pulls the warm air from inside your home. The heat is absorbed by the refrigerant and then released outside. This cools down your home, leaving your family as comfortable as possible. Since they don’t produce hot or cold air, heat pumps are more efficient than other HVAC solutions.
These are just a few benefits of installing a heat pump in your Central Ohio or South Florida home:
- Year-round heating and cooling
- Clean, quiet system operation
- Consistent heating and cooling
- Significant increase in energy efficiency
Benefits of Installing a Heat Pump
Heat pumps offer many benefits for residents of Central Ohio and Southwest Florida. For example, they’re extremely efficient. A quality heat pump can deliver up to three times more energy than it consumes. Increased efficiency enhances comfort without driving up your energy bills.
Heat pumps are also more sustainable than other heating and cooling solutions. Each unit relies on electricity instead of gas combustion, reducing greenhouse gas emissions. There’s also no need to worry about fuel odors.
Many customers report that their heat pumps offer consistent, even temperatures. Furnaces cycle on and off frequently. This makes it difficult to keep your home at a comfortable temperature. Air conditioners don’t always cool a large home effectively. Using a heat pump can help you avoid hot and cold spots.
