If you’re in the market for a new heating or cooling system, you have a few options. A heat pump is one of the more popular options on the market today. Let’s go over what a heat pump is and the many benefits it can provide you below.
What Is a Heat Pump?
A heat pump is a dual-purpose HVAC system that can provide your family with all-year-round comfort. It’s comprised of an outdoor condenser unit and one or more indoor air handler units. The latter uses a substance known as refrigerant to absorb heat from one location and move it to another.
During the hot summer months, a heat pump will absorb heat from inside your home and transfer it to your outdoor condenser unit. This condenser unit will disperse the heat into your outdoor air and send the refrigerant back inside to repeat the process. In the winter months, it pumps refrigerant in the opposite direction, where it can absorb heat outside and bring it inside.
Maximum Energy Efficiency
Heat pumps are known to be extremely energy efficient. While they operate fairly similarly to a traditional central air conditioning system in the summertime, their efficiency really comes through during the winter months. The reason behind their high efficiency is that these systems don’t burn fuel. Rather, they simply transport heat.
If you invest in ductless mini-split models, you can enjoy even more efficiency. This is because traditional ducting can develop leaks over time that allow treated air to escape into wall and floor cavities. The EPA has suggested that homeowners can lose up to 30% of their treated air through these gaps in their ductwork. With a ductless unit, all the treated air produced will be directly vented into the room.
No Exhaust Fumes
When you opt for a heating system that burns fuel to create heat, this combustion process produces harmful exhaust fumes. These fumes should be directly vented to the outdoors. However, if your system has a problem, these harmful fumes can back up inside your home and be dangerous for your whole family. With a heat pump, there is no combustion process and no production of harmful exhaust fuels. In fact, it’s a very safe system to have in your home.
Dual-Purpose System
Traditionally, homeowners had to invest in separate heating and cooling systems. Nowadays, heat pumps can allow you to purchase one HVAC system that provides heating and cooling to meet all your year-round comfort needs. This means that you only have to worry about purchasing and keeping the necessary warranty paperwork for one system.
Tax Incentives
One benefit of investing in a heat pump as a homeowner is that it makes you eligible for some tax incentives. The federal government will offer a tax incentive equal to 30% of the purchase of your new heat pump up to a maximum amount of $2,000. Some state and local municipalities also offer tax incentives for homeowners who invest in these energy-efficient products.
Ultra Quiet Operation
One lesser-known benefit of a heat pump is that it operates very quietly. This holds especially true when you opt for the ductless mini-split models, as they don’t have to worry about circulating air through ducting. This can be great news for you as a homeowner as you won’t have to worry about adjusting your television or having a constant noise always running in the background.
Zone Temperature Control
While a heat pump can work with existing ductwork, it’s availability to come in the ductless mini-split models can allow it to operate without the need for any ductwork. Rather, you will have a mini-split unit installed in all the main rooms of your home. Each unit will have its own thermostat settings so you can set each one based on your needs for that particular room. This zone temperature control capability allows you to rid your home of unwanted hot and cold spots throughout the year.
Reliable Heat Pump Service
Top Air Heating & A/C offers reliable heat pump service for the entire West Covina, CA region. Our HVAC technicians will be more than happy to assist with all of your heating, cooling, indoor air quality, ductless mini-split, ductwork, and insulation needs. Simply give our office a buzz today to schedule an appointment.
