Heat Pumps

From what it is to why they're great, to operating tips, here is everything you need to know about heat pumps.

What is a heat pump?

A heat pump does just what its name suggests - it pumps heat.
In the summer, it moves heat out of your house.
In the winter. it moves heat into your home.

How does a heat pump cool and heat?

When it's hot outside, the heat pump functions as a central air conditioner. Circulating air is chilled and dehumidified as it passes through the cold coils.

During the heating season, the outdoor coil extracts heat from outside air. The compressor pumps the heat to the indoor coil where the indoor fan circulates warm air throughout home.

How efficient are the new high-efficiency heat pumps?

Very efficient! A heat pump makes use of the existing heat in the air by simply transferring it from one place to another. A heat pump can supply two to three times more heat than the energy it uses. All heat pumps are rated for their Heating Seasonal Performance Factor (HSPF) which refers to the operating efficiency over the heating season, and the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) which applies to the cooling performance of a heat pump or traditional air conditioner over the cooling season. A higher HSPF & SEER signifies a more efficient heat pump.

What size will I need?

Proper heat pump sizing is very important for your comfort and operating efficiency. Your heating and cooling contractor should do a heat loss / gain calculation to determine the appropriate size. Factors such as square footage, windows, amount of insulation, etc. are taken into consideration.

Six Sensible Reasons to Choose a High-Efficienty Heat Pump

1. SAVINGS
The most important reason to choose today's electric high-efficiency heat pump is so you can enjoy substantial savings on your annual heating and cooling bills.

2. CONSTANT TEMPERATURE AND COMFORT
A heat pump maintains the temperature you desire and conserves energy.

3. HEATING AND COOLING ALL IN ONE UNIT
With a heat pump, you get heating and cooling in one economical unit.

4. A SYSTEM TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS
Heat pumps come in a wide range of sizes. Professional dealers will install a system to satisfy your family's needs and fit the layout of your home. The result is optimum efficiency and dependable climate control.

5. INDOOR AIR QUALITY
Since today's heat pumps are sized to meet your home's needs, air is circulated frequently and dust filtering occurs regularly providing you with a better quality of indoor air.

6. EFFICIENCY
In northwest North Carolina heat pumps have a very high efficiency level providing you with an economical system to heat and cool your home.