Heat pumps are a way to heat and cool your home without costing as much as traditional air conditioning and furnace units. But how exactly do they work, and how do they help save you money on your utility bills? In this post, we’ll take a quick look at the benefits of dual purpose heat pump installation for your Simpsonville home, how these appliances work and why they’re more efficient in terms of power usage.
How Dual-Purpose Heat Pumps Work to Save You Money
In its most simple form, a heat pump works to pump heat from one location to another. The flow of temperature is reversible, so you can move heat from outside into your home into it during the winter, and from inside your home to the outdoors in the summer. The process takes place by compressing the air to remove heat, rather than using combustion or standard air conditioning units for this process.
The temperature can be transferred either in water or air, allowing them to be used with a central air type of system, radiators, and in-floor heating. Some heat pumps can also heat water for use in your home. They can be based on air-source temperature differentials or ground source, where drilling is often required to install loops for temperature exchange in the ground. These systems are extremely efficient, delivering both heating and cooling at a lower cost compared to traditional HVAC units.
Though they can cost more than either a furnace or HVAC system, it’s important to remember that a heat pump will replace both systems while saving money by operating more efficiently. There are also a wide range of incentives available to help cover the cost, such as utility rebates, tax credits, and similar initiatives. These initiatives may have certain limitations, such as having a particular SEER efficiency rating or higher, but these units will also deliver more cost savings overall.
By having a better understanding of how heat pumps work and the benefits of dual-purpose heat pump installation, Simpsonville residents will be better positioned to decide whether they’re the best choice for home or business needs. If you need help finding the right system for your needs, the experienced HVAC professionals at One Call Maintenance Solutions are happy to help. Why not contact us today to get started with your HVAC needs?
