Why Heat Pump Systems Are Gaining Popularity

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If you grew up with traditional air conditioners and heaters, a heat pump might sound like another in a long line of similar pieces of technology. The name even sounds deceiving, with “heat pump” implying it just provides heat. In reality, heat pump systems are a dramatic departure from older HVAC tech and have actually become more popular thanks to the way they regulate temperature.

 

What Is a Heat Pump?

 

Think of a heat pump system as if an air conditioner were split in half. One half sits inside the house and the other on the outside. The only connection between the two are refrigerant lines and electrical wiring.

To heat a room, the outside unit draws heat and transfers it through the refrigerant to the inside unit, which then disperses the warmth throughout the room. To cool a room, the inside unit draws heat and sends it to the outside unit.

Rather than relying on two separate pieces of equipment — a heater and an air conditioner — you can have one device that handles both heating and cooling.

 

Advantages of Heat Pumps

 

Perhaps you’ve been wondering whether a heat pump installation is for you. Here are the ways heat pump systems are superior to traditional HVAC systems.

 

Heat Pumps Are Extremely Efficient

 

Even the most efficient furnaces and heaters can’t compete with the efficiency of heat pump systems. Switching to a heat pump will drop the carbon emissions of a standard furnace by up to 75%.

Even in areas where power is generated largely from fossil fuels, the power use reduction has a great impact. There’s no downside in this regard — you get reduced emissions and reduced electricity bills.

 

Some Heat Pumps Don’t Require Invasive Installations

 

A standard AC system always requires ductwork to carry chilled air throughout a home. While typical heat pumps do use ducts to spread air, some types don’t need to. If you choose a mini split system, each room of your home can have its own air handler. These require only refrigerant lines and wiring to connect them.

 

Heat Pumps Are Quiet

 

At most, a heat pump should emit a low hum. Indoors, the sound may be as low as 18 decibels, which is quieter than leaves rustling in a tree. If you’re used to the sound of a furnace or air conditioner kicking on to change the temperature, you’ll barely notice a heat pump running.

 

Heat Pumps Are Better at Regulating Climates

 

With heat pumps, temperature and humidity regulation happens constantly instead of whenever the system decides the variables have changed too much. This is because most heat pumps use variable-speed compressors. In addition to being more energy-efficient and reducing the possibility of system leaks, these compressors offer more precise control.

 

Trust Complete Climate Services for Your Heat Pump Installation

 

If you’re ready to join the wave of heat pump popularity, get an expert heat pump installation from Complete Climate Services. From the harshest winters through the blazing summers, you’ll enjoy the quiet operation, lower energy usage, and more consistent indoor climate control.

Contact Complete Climate Services to find out how to get a heat pump system installed in your home right away.

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