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If you’ve been looking for a good reason to upgrade your existing HVAC system to a heat pump, we have some ideas you may want to consider that can offer cost-effective advantages and higher comfort for your family.
If you’ve been looking for a Warner Robbins heating and air conditioning solution, then a heat pump may be a wise investment.
But first, it helps to understand what heat pumps are and how they work.
Simply put, heat pumps are a more energy-efficient alternative to air conditioners and HVAC systems. They work by drawing energy from one place and dumping it into another place. Heat pumps share many of the same mechanics as air conditioners when it comes to heating and cooling rooms. They use a compressor and circulating refrigerant to transfer heat.
Below are five benefits of using a heat pump.
1. Save on Energy Bills
Unlike furnaces, heat pumps do not generate heat. Instead, they merely extract heat from one place and pump it to another. For example, in the summer, they move heat out of your home and dump it outside. In the winter, they move heat inside. This process consumes less energy than a traditional HVAC unit.
According to the US Department of Energy, you can reduce your energy bills by about 50 percent with a heat pump—without sacrificing your comfort.
It is worth mentioning that heat pumps require a heavy initial investment. In some cases, you can ring up a bill worth several thousand dollars. But once a heat pump has been properly installed, its running costs will be lower than the system you are switching from.
2. Less Maintenance Work Required
Combustion heating systems come with lots of moving parts, which are prone to wear and tear. But a heat pump requires less maintenance—at most, once a year. In fact, some of the aspects of the system can be checked by yourself.
3. Less Energy Is Wasted
Thanks to the high efficiency of heat pumps, you can save a ton of money on your heating and energy bills. Moreover, you can use ductless mini-splits to control which rooms are to be heated or cooled. You can also avoid rooms that don’t require the efforts of the heat pump, thereby lowering all the associated energy costs in the process.
4. Some Heat Pumps Can Work Without Ducts
Air source heat pumps work by removing airborne heat energy, which makes them more compact and easier to install. Air source heat pumps can fit into any area, just like a window unit.
In the case of ductless mini splits, a type of air source heat pump, you don’t need existing ductwork or ducts.
5. Significantly Longer Life Cycle
Heat pumps are expensive to install at first, but they more than make up for the costs due to their relatively long life cycle, at over 50 years or more. The average life span of a poorly maintained heat pump is around 13 to 15 years. You can further improve your heat pump’s life cycle with regular maintenance.
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