The three primary components of heat pump operation include the outdoor condenser/compressor, the indoor blower and the thermostat. An air-source heat pump, the most common variety, is an energy-efficient way to cool and heat homes. A well-maintained heat pump can achieve 300 percent efficiency for heating (meaning it will provide three times more heat energy than the electricity it takes …
Heat Pump Maintenance — Why It’s Essential For Year-Round Comfort And Savings
Routine heat pump maintenance performed by you throughout the year and then annually by an HVAC professional keeps your system working in top condition. Maintenance will lower your electric bills and increase the likelihood that the appliance will deliver the conditioned air you rely on winter and summer.
Land And Soil Requirements For A Geothermal Heat Pump
A geothermal heat pump is a highly-efficient form of a heat pump that can reach astronomically high efficiency. Located under the earth, a geothermal heat pump uses the temperature of the ground as the exchange rate for the air that filters through your home. Geothermal heat pumps can both heat and cool your house, providing energy savings year-round. A more efficient …
Buying A Dual-Fuel System: Four Key Questions To Ask
Before investing in a dual fuel system, ask yourself these four important questions:
Maintaining Your Heat Pump: A Nine-Point Checklist
One of the best ways to keep your heat pump in good working order is by performing regular maintenance. Staying on top of maintenance can pay off by extending the life of the unit and helping it operate at maximum efficiency.
HSPF And SEER: Look For Those Ratings When You’re Deciding On A Heat Pump
You’ve made the decision to purchase a heat pump and are trying to determine which manufacturer’s unit to buy. Two ratings that will assist you with making your selection are the Heating Seasonal Performance Factor (HSPF) and the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER).
How To Get A Green Home With Geothermal Heating And Cooling Systems
Given the environmental concerns of the present day, many Kansas homeowners are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint. Geothermal heating and cooling offers one such option, reducing harmful emissions while improving energy efficiency. Thus, going green not only helps the environment, it alleviates the financial burden of heating and cooling your home. The benefits of geothermal heating and …
Hybrid Dual-Fuel Systems: What You Need To Know When Upgrading
The introduction of dual-fuel “hybrid” systems to the residential heating and air customer is an excellent addition to the growing list of energy-efficient concepts. Combining two separate methods of heating a home adds an extra advantage to today’s efficient equipment. Dual-fuel “hybrid”systems blend the comfort of gas-furnace heat with the efficiency of a modern heat pump. On days when our Kansas …
Heat Pumps: Advanced Design In Air Conditioning Systems
There was a time when heat pumps were not considered efficient enough for home or commercial use because they consumed so much energy. However, newer generations of heat pumps have proven to be real energy savers when used for heat as well as air conditioning in homes and businesses. Heat pumps operate to cool as well as heat a home …
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