Fall has arrived, which means colder weather is just around the corner. The temperature is changing, and you might find yourself craving heat inside your home. At Strongbuilt Plumbing, Air, and Electric, we want all of our customers to stay warm during the fall and winter months. You deserve to live in a comfortable indoor climate, and we have the answer for how you can achieve that; installing a heat pump. This article will give answers to some of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to heat pumps.
What is a heat pump and how does it work?
A heat pump is an HVAC system that can both heat and cool. It uses technology that extracts heat from a source (surrounding air, nearby sources of water, etc.), amplifies it, and transfers it to where it is needed. Strongbuilt professionals can answer any questions you have about how heat pumps function.
How do heat pumps compare to central air?
Heat pumps provide the best of both worlds in the way that they heat and cool a home. Central air is only for air conditioning, which is typically paired with a furnace, if you want heat as well as air. If you choose to install a heat pump, you are getting two appliances for the price of one. Strongbuilt’s experts will work with you to make sure you’re getting the best deal out there.
How is a heat pump different from a furnace?
A furnace uses gas to generate flames, which increases the heat exchange. Air then blows over the heat exchanger, warming the air that blows into the home. Furnaces also work in the summer, in a different cycle that involves returning warm air and supplying cold air from evaporator coils into the home. On the other hand, heat pumps use refrigerant, which helps it to both heat and cool a home. There is a device inside the heat pump called a reversing valve, which produces cold air in the summer, and runs reverse in the winter to produce warm air. If you want to use both, it is often suggested to heat your home with a furnace and use a heat pump for cooling during the winter months. Consult a Strongbuilt technician to see if a furnace, heat pump, or both is better for your home.
What are the benefits of using a heat pump?
Heat pumps have a variety of benefits as they are cost effective and environmentally sound. They are extremely energy efficient. When a heat pump is active, 100% of every $1.00 spent on electricity is used. Another enticing fact for customers is that heat pumps are very quiet, so it is almost guaranteed not to be a noise issue in your home.
When do I need to schedule maintenance for my heat pump?
We recommend you schedule maintenance for your heat pump twice a year during spring and fall. After your heat pump is installed, getting a Strongbuilt technician out there twice a year is important for checking that everything is running smoothly. Our experts are more than happy to help and want all of your appliances to work seamlessly.
Even though the weather is changing outside, you should be warm and comfortable inside your home. We can not only do heat pump installation, but we also specialize in heat pump replacement, repair, maintenance, service, tune up, and emergency repair. Make the most comfortable call you’ll ever make and call Strongbuilt Plumbing, Air, and Electric.
