Heat Pumps

Why Use Heat Pumps, and How do They Work?

Heat pumps work by moving heat from one place to another or by pumping. They use a compressor and a circulating structure of liquid or gas refrigerant, through which heat is extracted from outside sources and pumped indoors. For moderate climates, heat pumps offer an energy-efficient alternative to furnaces and air conditioners. 
There are three types of heat pumps: water source, air-to-air, and geothermal. As the names suggest, they collect heat from the water, air, or ground outside your home and concentrate it for use inside.

Pumping the heat uses less electricity as compared to when electricity is solely used to convert it which translates into fewer costs for you. During the summers, the cycle can be reversed and the unit acts like an air conditioner.
By combining heat pumps with solar panels, you can even make your home self-sufficient and eco-friendly. Properly installed and designed heat pumps can be worth it, as they can regularly attain more than 300% efficiency.

Pretty good right?

As heat pumps come with multiple advantages for your home, we came up with a list of what we identify as the 6 Major Pros you get by having one installed!

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1. Lower Costs

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Systems based on combustion are more costly than heat pumps. The more energy-efficient the systems are the more long-term savings for you. This environmentally friendly investment may help you save up to $1,800 per year. 

2. Less Maintenance

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Heat pumps require less maintenance than combustion heating systems. With minimal yearly maintenance, you don't have to worry about much. A professional installer must check your system every three to five years to guarantee everything is running as smoothly as possible. 

3. Long Life-Span

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The lifespan of heat pumps is long… up to 50 years! However, the average lifespan is somewhere between 15 to 16 years. They are an exceptionally reliable and steady source of heat.

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4. Safety

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Heat pumps are safer than combustion-based heating systems. They are safe to operate, and they don’t need to burn fuel to generate heat since they rely on electricity. 

5. Reduces Carbon Emissions

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In an increasingly green world, it is more and more important to choose alternatives that do not harm our planet. A heat pump system reduces your carbon emissions and has an efficient conversion rate of energy to heat. Water source heat pumps can reach close to 600% efficiency.

6. Also Cools

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Heat pumps can reverse the process in warm periods, and act like an ac unit. Air to air heat pumps can conveniently be switched to cooling mode during the summers.

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Here at Butler’s HVAC service, LLC we can assure your installation and maintenance runs smoothly!
If you are interested in installing a heat pump, give us a call to get your free quote!