Heat Pumps Work Year Round

Heat pumps have become a popular HVAC option for homeowners, but a common misconception is that they are only used to heat your home. That’s an incorrect assumption as heat pumps can also efficiently cool your home during the hot Ohio summer months. In fact, heat pumps are quite effective in the most extreme hot or cold temperatures. There are many different types of heat pumps, but the most common ones are those that operate on electricity. Learn more about heat pumps and see if one would be the best solution for your home heating and cooling needs.

The basic premise of heat pumps is that instead of generating warm or cool air, they draw existing air from the inside or outside. In the winter, air from outdoors passes through a heat exchange and the refrigerant in the heat pump reduces the heated air to a gas. This gas enters a compressor, which regulates the pressure. When the pressure reaches the right point, then the warm air is circulated through your home. In summer, the heat pump uses the reverse process to cool your home. Warm air from within your home passes through the compressor and heat exchange to push this hot air from your home outdoors.

Heat Pumps are Energy & Cost Efficient

Heat pumps save money because as mentioned, instead of creating warm or cool air, they use air from outdoors or inside your house; thus, requiring less electricity. You can use a heat pump alone or to supplement your gas or electric HVAC system as they can operate within your existing ductwork. If you would like to learn more about heat pumps and how they can help you reduce your energy bills, reach out to CARE Heating and Cooling Inc. at 614-841-1555 or use our online contact form.