Heat pumps are a common house heating appliance.
- Like most HVAC systems, there are myths about heat pumps that users believe.
Unfortunately, these myths skew the decisions of buyers leading to poor choices. It is good to learn about these myths to avoid making a wrong choice when funding the right heating option for your home. First, an air conditioner is similar to a heat pump. Even though a heat pump is functionally similar to an air conditioner, it plays a different role. A heat pump warms the house by carrying hot air from the outdoors into the indoors, while an air conditioner cools the indoors by carrying hot air from the indoors into the outdoors. A heat pump moves warm outdoor air through an air handler inside your home. The air handler then heats up the air using hot coils and strips. The hot air is then circulated through the indoor space through the events after being blown by using a blower fan. Second, a heat pump is not an efficient indoor heater as a gas furnace. Like most HVAC systems, a heat pump is an effective heating option for specific regions, especially in moderate climates. However, it is not as good as a gas furnace in colder areas. Third, there is only one type of heat pump. In reality, there are three types of heat pumps, namely, geothermal, air-to-air, and ductless mini-split. A ductless mini-split heat pump has an outdoor condenser and an air handling unit inside the house, just like a window air conditioner. Air-to-air heat pump, on the other hand, moves hot air from the outdoors into the indoors. A geothermal heat pump transfers heat from the earth into your home. All these heating systems warm buildings effectively. However, it is prudent to talk to an HVAC professional to help you decide which of the three options is best for heating your home.
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