A heat pump is a part of a home heating and cooling system that is installed outside the house. It is an energy-efficient alternative to furnaces and air conditioners for all climates. Heat pumps use electricity to transfer heat from a cool space to a warm space, making the cool space cooler and the warm space warmer, similar to how a refrigerator works. During the heating season, heat pumps move heat from the cool outdoors into your warm house, and during the cooling season, they move heat from your house into the outdoors. Heat pumps transfer heat rather than generate heat, making them more efficient than electric resistance heating such as furnaces and baseboard heaters.
There are three main types of heat pumps connected by ducts: air-to-air, water source, and geothermal. The most common type of heat pump is the air-source heat pump, which transfers heat between your house and the outside air. Ground-source heat pumps, also called geothermal heat pumps, transfer heat between the air inside your home and the ground outside. They are more expensive to install but are typically more efficient and have a lower operating cost due to the consistency of the ground temperature throughout the year.
Heat pumps are powered by electricity and transfer heat using refrigerant to provide comfort all year round. They are versatile, efficient cooling and heating systems that can reduce your electricity use for heating by approximately 50% compared to electric resistance heating such as furnaces and baseboard heaters. Heat pumps also dehumidify better than standard central air conditioners, resulting in less energy usage and more cooling comfort in summer months.
In summary, a heat pump is an energy-efficient alternative to furnaces and air conditioners that transfers heat from a cool space to a warm space using electricity and refrigerant. It can cool your home in the summer and heat it in the winter, making it a versatile product. Heat pumps are powered by electricity and are more efficient than electric resistance heating such as furnaces and baseboard heaters.
