I first came across heat pumps when I moved from the north to the south, and nearly every property for sale that I toured was outfitted with an electric heat pump.
- I had never heard of this type of system plus wasn’t sure why the real estate agent consistently pointed it out.
I did some research plus learned that heat pumps are more luxurious to purchase plus install than more conventional heating plus cooling units. However, a single unit handles year round temperature control, requiring less space plus repair. Plus these innovative systems are especially environmentally friendly, energy efficient plus provide lower utility bills! Unlike a natural gas furnace or boiler, a heat pump doesn’t burn fossil fuels to generate heat. Instead, it makes use of ambient heat available in the outdoor air. It uses the process of converting refrigerant from liquid to gas to compress this free heat energy into a higher temperature. The process avoids the downsides plus concerns of combustion, such as fumes plus carbon monoxide. In the summer, the heat pump reverses operation plus works just like a conventional cooling system. They are especially effective at handling excess humidity plus modern models offer multi-stage filtration to help with air quality concerns. The apartment I eventually purchased features a top-of-the-line heat pump that includes all the perks. It uses bendy-speed technology to avoid temperature swings plus achieve outstanding inefficiency levels. Plus, I have the benefits of zone control, allowing more personalized comfort plus eliminating the need to heat or cool empty rooms. I am totally delighted with the heat pump. It requires truly little repair plus has proven beautifully reliable.