When it’s time to invest in a new HVAC system, you may consider a heat pump as an all-in-one solution. Our team can offer assistance by going over your heat pump options and complete an in-home assessment of how a heat pump would operate for heating and cooling inside your home.
Give us a call when you’re ready to schedule an assessment for your Glendale heat pump. You can also keep reading to learn more about how a heat pump operates for both heating and cooling as well as the different heat pump options. You’ll also learn about the pros and cons of having a heat pump as your home HVAC system.
Pros of a Heat Pump
Heat pumps are wonderful HVAC systems because they offer unique benefits that other HVAC systems don’t. A heat pump offers heating and cooling all-in-one, which means that you have the potential to save space over having separate heating and air conditioning systems.
Heat pumps are similar to central air conditioners when it comes to cooling, but they are significantly more energy efficient compared to standard heaters when it comes to keeping your home and family warm in the winter.
This is because a heat pump doesn’t have to create heat. Instead, it transfers heat from outside your home inside. The refrigerant lines absorb the heat to increase the temperature of air inside to heat your home. Other heaters create heat with either an electric heating element or an open flame and gas.
Downsides of a Heat Pump
Heat pumps are great, but they still have some potential downsides that are worth considering before you make the investment. When it is colder outside, there is less heat for your heat pump to absorb from the air and transfer to your home. However, since our winters are very mild, this isn’t a huge concern. A regular heat pump will work just fine for your home.
Heat pumps do require maintenance twice each year since they operate for both heating and cooling without any off-season to rest. With separate systems, you would have to schedule service for each unit, so there is really no difference.
However, scheduling bi-annual maintenance for a single system can seem like too much. But keep in mind that prioritizing the service regularly will mean that your heat pump stands the best chance at great energy efficiency and a long lifespan.
Tips for Selecting a Heat Pump
Heat pumps are different from other HVAC systems because they get two different efficiency ratings. The first rating is called SEER2 and it rates a system based on cooling efficiency. The second rating is called HSPF2 and it rates a system based on heating efficiency.
Our team can help you understand these ratings and select a heat pump based on your home’s heating and cooling needs. Investing in a model with a higher energy efficiency rating will help you save money month after month on your energy costs for both heating and cooling.
Don’t waste your time with the run-around. Give the AZ Perfect Comfort team a call to schedule your appointment for a heat pump installation and let us do it right the first time!