Heat Pumps...
What Are They
and
How Do They Work?
(801) 983-7333 Greater Salt Lake City
and Utah County
What Are They
and
How Do They Work?
(801) 983-7333 Greater Salt Lake City
and Utah County
What To Consider When Considering A Heat Pump
What is a Heat Pump: It is a device that moves heat from one area to another to help maintain a comfortable temperature in your home. In some ways they are very similar to an air conditioner, but they are also very unique. They can function both as a furnace and as an air conditioner.
Benefits and Limitations: The benefits are many, but there are also limitations to what it can do. A Heat Pump operates very efficiently because it will simply transfer heat but at the same time it doesn't burn fuel to do it. There are limitations. Heat pumps are limited by the cold and work best during a moderate climate. When the temperature falls below freezing on a regular basis, they tend to be more ineffective. That doesn't mean it isn't working, it is just that it takes more energy to move heat from a very cold area to a warm area. Although, even when it is cold outside it can still extract heat from the outside, it just takes more energy to do so, because it is working harder to extract the limited heat that is available.
Supplemental Heating and Cooling: Because we can reach very extreme temperatures here Northern Utah, we would generally recommend a back up system. Although, a heat pump may work well for most of the year, there are times when our temperature will exceed the capacity of the heat pump to keep you comfortable.
What to Consider: When you are considering having a heat pump for your home there are a few things you should consider. All manufactures will rate the efficiency of their heat pumps in SEER rating. So what is a SEER? It stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating. It is basically the ratio of how much energy (in BTUs) is pumped outside divided by the electricity used (in Watts) for cooling. The higher the SEER number the greater efficiency of the unit, whether it is an air conditioning, or a heat pump. Because heat pumps vary in style, functionality and efficiency we recommend a free in-home consultation to help you make the right choice for your home.
Heat Pump Maintenance: The maintenance of a heat pump is very similar to that of an air conditioner. When you are using your heat pump on a regular basis, you should change the filter every month. The same as you would your air conditioner/furnace. Having an annual tune up and cleaning will greatly prolong the life and efficiency of your heat pump.
FREE CONSULTATION: To find out more about all the brands and models we offer in heat pumps, air conditioners and furnaces, just call one of the numbers and ask for a free in-home consultation with one of our professionals.
Benefits and Limitations: The benefits are many, but there are also limitations to what it can do. A Heat Pump operates very efficiently because it will simply transfer heat but at the same time it doesn't burn fuel to do it. There are limitations. Heat pumps are limited by the cold and work best during a moderate climate. When the temperature falls below freezing on a regular basis, they tend to be more ineffective. That doesn't mean it isn't working, it is just that it takes more energy to move heat from a very cold area to a warm area. Although, even when it is cold outside it can still extract heat from the outside, it just takes more energy to do so, because it is working harder to extract the limited heat that is available.
Supplemental Heating and Cooling: Because we can reach very extreme temperatures here Northern Utah, we would generally recommend a back up system. Although, a heat pump may work well for most of the year, there are times when our temperature will exceed the capacity of the heat pump to keep you comfortable.
What to Consider: When you are considering having a heat pump for your home there are a few things you should consider. All manufactures will rate the efficiency of their heat pumps in SEER rating. So what is a SEER? It stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating. It is basically the ratio of how much energy (in BTUs) is pumped outside divided by the electricity used (in Watts) for cooling. The higher the SEER number the greater efficiency of the unit, whether it is an air conditioning, or a heat pump. Because heat pumps vary in style, functionality and efficiency we recommend a free in-home consultation to help you make the right choice for your home.
Heat Pump Maintenance: The maintenance of a heat pump is very similar to that of an air conditioner. When you are using your heat pump on a regular basis, you should change the filter every month. The same as you would your air conditioner/furnace. Having an annual tune up and cleaning will greatly prolong the life and efficiency of your heat pump.
FREE CONSULTATION: To find out more about all the brands and models we offer in heat pumps, air conditioners and furnaces, just call one of the numbers and ask for a free in-home consultation with one of our professionals.