When it comes to technological advancements in the past twenty years, heat pumps are right up there with smartphones and AI. They’ve truly revolutionized the way we view home comfort, the way we view seasonal weather, and they’ve made being a homeowner more affordable than ever.
And, don’t forget that heat pumps are one of our best tools in the fight against climate change as they use electricity and minimize the carbon footprint of home heating and cooling year after year. These are just some of the unique benefits that come from a heat pump system.
But there’s more! Keep reading to learn about how a heat pump can be a more efficient, convenient, and effective tool for keeping your Washington home comfortable.
Efficiency and Long-Term Savings
Efficiency is one of the most important metrics when it comes to your home comfort. If a heating or cooling system can’t keep you comfortable within your budget when it consumes fuel or energy, then it’s just not worth the cost. Homeowners can be on some strict budgets, so an efficient HVAC system is often the only kind of system that people will choose to keep them comfortable.
A heat pumps is truly an efficient marvel of the modern era. They run 300% more efficiently than gas furnaces or other heating systems due to the fact that they simply move heat from one location to another rather than create it. This is why they’re called “heat pumps!”
A heat pump might cost more to invest in initially, but it will save you money over time. This efficiency will mean that your monthly utility bills will be lower, granting you a decade or more of savings.
A True Year-Round Solution
Heat pumps operate as both heating and cooling systems, offering you year-round support. Whether it’s 90 degrees out and a heatwave, or 20 degrees during a chilly winter’s day, a heat pump can handle it.
This is because a heat pump movies heat that’s in the atmosphere from one place to another. During the summer, the heat pump moves heat from the inside of your home to the outside, effectively cooling your house. Then, during the winter, it moves heat from the atmosphere back into your house so it can keep you warm.
All of this is done via electricity and refrigerant, so it can be powered with sustainable energy.
Don’t Forget About Going Ductless
Heat pumps also come in two distinct forms–centralized and ductless. Centralized heat pumps work with one internal unit, one external unit, and your ductwork. They run just like a central heating or air conditioning system would, and if you’ve got ductwork in good shape then they’ll fit right in.
However, for added convenience and customized support, you can invest in a ductless heat pump which runs via air handlers mounted on your walls, ceilings, or floors. These units can cool or heat a room (or series of rooms) in your home to a specific temperature threshold. Keep your living room, bedrooms, and kitchen all at specific temperature settings just the way you like it!
Our team of Home Performance Experts has served the I-5 corridor from Blaine to Marysville, Oak Harbor to Concrete, and the San Juan Islands since 1972 with a mission of Improving Lives™. We look forward to serving you too! Contact Barron Heating today for a new heat pump installation.