Heat a Home Efficiently This Winter With Home Heat Pumps
People spend more money through the holidays than likely any other time of year, whether they like it or not. After all, it is the season of gift-giving, but professionals have a gift of their own made special for homeowners. The gift of efficient home heating via a heat pump is exactly what every homeowner needs this holiday season.
There are numerous benefits to having a heat pump installed in the home, but more on that below. Those that aren’t familiar with what a heat pump is and why it’s so energy-efficient should continue reading as well.
How Do Heat Pumps Work Anyway?
There are two different types of heat pumps, and both can be used as heating and cooling systems, which makes them more worth the purchase. The two different heat pumps might seem different in their functionality, but the end result is essentially the same.
- Air Source Heat Pumps: Heat is moved between the air inside the home and the air outside.
- Ground Source (Geothermal) Heat Pumps: Heat is transferred between the air inside the home and the ground outside.
Homeowners must realize that heat pumps do not generate heat. They simply transfer what is already there. This may sound misleading, but warm air can be derived in cooler temperatures as well.
What Makes It Energy-Efficient?
Traditional electric, propane, and oil heating systems might seem efficient, but heat pumps are much more efficient. Rather than using energy to generate heat, heat pumps pull the heat that is already in the air (even in cold air).
Because of this, heat pumps are over 100% efficient in various climates. They supply heat and cooling more than the electricity used to run them. It still might seem unbelievable, but the first month with a heat pump instead of a traditional furnace and air conditioning system will leave homeowners with an energy bill that is easily 50% less than what it was the previous month.
What Are Some Other Benefits?
There are seemingly no downsides to investing in a heat pump. Rather, here is a list of the common benefits homeowners experience:
- They last around 15 years
- Can conveniently switch to cooling mode in the summer
- Reduces carbon emissions
- They are safer to use
- Requires maintenance every three to five years
Perhaps the two biggest downfalls of installing a heat pump are the upfront price of purchase and the fact that they are relatively difficult to install. It is advised that homeowners only hire a professional experienced in this area to ensure the job gets done right.
Air Now Keeps Homes Efficient Longer
For those looking for a heating professional in the Sarasota area, Air Now is the company for them. They have been in business and keeping their customers safe and comfortable for many years. It is important to them that local residents are as efficient as possible! Call today to schedule heat pump services.
