A heat pump is a device that is able to transfer warmth from one area of a home to another. It works kind of like an air conditioner that operates by reversing the flow of its refrigerants. A heat pump also has many benefits compared to other HVAC options for homes and buildings of any sort. This includes benefits in regard to energy efficiency, cost savings, safety, air quality, and environmental friendliness.
Energy Efficiency
One of the greatest benefits of a heat pump-based HVAC system is how it can increase the efficiency of heating your home. A heat pump works by transferring heat instead of directly generating it. This saves a lot of energy versus the operation of a more traditional HVAC system that relies on things like electrical resistance or the process of combustion to create heat.
Cost Savings
Since a heat pump simply transfers the heat, as opposed to creating it, less energy is consumed. Since less energy is consumed, utility bills will be significantly lower. Over the years, these cost savings can certainly add up to a substantial amount.
Safety
Traditional HVAC systems do come with some risks. However, a heat pump actually removes many of these potential dangers. This includes the risk presented by things like carbon monoxide leaks, gas explosions, and fires.
Due to how a heat pump operates to spread warm air, all of the above risks are virtually eliminated. If your top concern is safety for you and your family, a heat pump-based HVAC system is probably the best option.
Air Quality
One of the biggest benefits of a heat pump is what it can do for the air quality in your home. For one, a heat pump operates by mixing outside air with inside air. This helps to add more fresh air into the mix than a traditional HVAC system would. Heat pumps, with the proper filtration, are also quite good at removing dust, allergens, and other air pollutants from the air. If you have family members that are especially affected by air quality due to health issues, a heat pump may be one of the best choices for you and your family.
Environmental Friendliness
Lastly, if you have concern for the environment, a heat pump may be a superior choice to a traditional HVAC system. Many systems, for example, rely on the use of fossil fuels. A heat pump does not. As such, a home with a heat pump will have a much smaller carbon footprint. Heat pumps also have the ability to be fueled by renewable energy sources. This is not the case for many traditional HVAC systems that have to rely on fossil fuels or the local power grid.
If you live in or near Colorado Springs, CO and need to know more about a possible heat pump installation, give our company, Peak Home Performance, a call. We can determine if your home is suited for a heat pump and help create a customized system best suited to your home and your family’s needs.
