How Heat Pumps Work

The heat pump is an efficient and economical home energy system. It is the only two-for-one system that effectively heats in winter, and cools in summer. This means year-round comfort to you and your family.

A heat pump does not make heat. It works by moving, or pumping heat from where it is not needed to where it is needed.

In fact, it operates on the same basic principal as a common home appliance: your refrigerator.

 Heat pumps in winter

During cold weather the heat pump removes heat from the outside air and pumps it indoors.

How can frigid air hold heat? In fact, air at zero degrees Fahrenheit holds 82% of the heat it held at 100 degrees! This is an absolutely clean source of heat available to anyone with a heat pump.

 Heat pumps in summer

During hot weather the heat pump operates much like a central air conditioner. It pumps heat and humidity out of your home, into the outside air, and keeps your home comfortable even on the most scorching summer days.

Different types of systems

Call in the experts To keep a system in perfect working order, call in a professional heating and cooling contractor at least once a year to do reoutine maintenance on your heat pump. A thorough service call should include the following: Oil indoor and outdoor fan motors Clean indoor and outdoor coils Clean indoor blower wheel vanes Check for refrigerant leaks Clean the condensate pan and drain Replace the air filter Check the crankcase heater Check refrigerant and electric component condition in the outdoor unit and indoor air handler

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