Are you looking for an energy efficient way to heat and cool your Denver area home? A heat pump may address your indoor air comfort needs.
A heat pump is an energy efficient way of both heating and cooling your home using electricity. The heat pump functions similarly to a refrigerator — heat is moved from a cool space to a warm space. In cold weather, heat is extracted from the outside air and brought inside the home. In warm weather, heat is removed from the indoor air and deposited outside, resulting in indoor cooling.
The system functions by moving rather than generating heat. Because of this, heat pumps can generate as much as three times more energy than they use for heating. And for cooling, air-source heat pumps rival the efficiency of high-efficiency air conditioners.
Types of Heat Pumps
- Air source heat pumps – This common heat pump type moves heat between your home and the outdoors. For homes that have electric heating, heat pumps can result in significant energy savings. In colder climates air-source heat pumps sometimes struggle to extract enough heat from the outside air on colder days, but new technologies are addressing this concern. In cooling mode, high-efficiency heat pump systems can dehumidify better than some standard air conditioners.
- Geothermal heat pumps – Rather than transferring heat between your home and the outside air, geothermal heat pumps transfer heat between your home and the earth or a nearby water source. These pumps can provide greater energy efficiency due to the near constant temperatures of the ground or water source. These pumps function well no matter what the outdoor temperature is and have high customer satisfaction ratings.
A qualified HVAC technician can review your indoor comfort needs to help you determine if a heat pump is right for you. For more information about heat pumps or to find a qualified HVAC contractor in your area, contact Rheem Pro Partner today.
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