How a Heat Pump Can Revolutionize Your Home Comfort
On the surface, HVAC seems simple. You have an air conditioner for cooling and either a furnace or boiler for heating. But what if you had one system that could tackle heating and cooling? That’s where a heat pump comes in. Below, the Bryant® experts at Bob’s Plumbing & Heating of Central Wisconsin share how heat pumps can revolutionize your home comfort. Discover how you can benefit from one—or several—then call us for installation at 715-345-9990.
What Is a Heat Pump?
Heat pumps are all-in-one HVAC solutions that are designed to provide home comfort year-round. Instead of creating and forcing air through your home like more traditional HVAC systems, it transfers heat energy in and out of the house. That means, in the summer, it takes the warmth inside your home and shuttles it out—and vice versa in the winter. It’s a highly efficient and versatile HVAC method that Central Wisconsin homeowners love.
Types of Heat Pumps
While all heat pumps transfer energy for comfort, the way they do so can vary from system to system. For example, air-source heat pumps, like the name suggests, exchange heat between indoor and outdoor air. This variation is less expensive to install, but its efficiency isn’t as high when the weather gets really cold. By contrast, ground-source heat pumps use heat energy from the ground to keep you comfortable. They are more efficient and come with lower operating costs but can be more expensive to install.
Benefits of a Heat Pump
No matter what type of system you opt for, it can benefit you in a number of ways. Those include:
High Energy Efficiency
That transfer of energy is a much more efficient way of heating and cooling your house as opposed to the forced-air methods that furnaces and air conditioners use.
Versatility
A heat pump can seamlessly switch between heating and cooling—perfect for those spring or autumn days where temperature swings are common.
Environmental Impact
The transfer of heat energy means heat pumps rely less on fossil fuels. That leads to lower carbon and greenhouse gas emissions.
Low Maintenance
Heat pumps are designed to require minimal maintenance and generally last for a long time.
Call Bob’s Plumbing for Heat Pump Installation
Ready to see if a heat pump is right for you? Call our experts today to discuss installation—715-345-9990—or contact us online.