As we become more aware of the planet’s health, practicing sustainability has grown in popularity. Recycling, making second hand purchases, and replacing single-use plastics are the most common forms of environmentalism. Technology can also be used to make your home earth-friendly. Let’s take a look at how heat pumps help with energy efficiency.
How Heat Pumps Work
Compared to furnaces and even air conditioners, heat pumps are much more energy efficient. This is because heat pumps use electricity to transfer heat from cool spaces to warm spaces, which makes cool spaces cooler and warm spaces warmer. Transferring heat instead of generating heat makes it more efficient.
There are three types of ducted heat pumps: air-to-air, water source, and geothermal. Based on their names, you can tell that they transfer heat from the air, water, and ground to your home.
The air-source heat pump is the most common one, and it works by transferring heat from indoors to outdoors. They can be used in almost all environments, even in colder regions. If you have a home without air ducts, there are ductless versions of air-source heat pumps.
The Benefits of Heat Pumps
Because heat pumps are so energy efficient, they can lower your energy bills. Because of the price of natural gas being so volatile in 2022, many families with gas furnaces noticed the impact of this volatility. Since heat pumps use electricity, the cost of natural gas will no longer be an issue.
Mitsubishi Electric heat pumps use INVERTER-compressor technology to use the exact amount of energy based on your home’s temperature needs. This means that you will be using less energy and have lower bills.
Eliminating Emissions With Clean Air
We are all familiar with gas furnaces and how they need regular maintenance and filter cleaning. We also are familiar with the carbon emissions that furnaces create. According to the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, residential heating and air conditioning cause over 400 million tons of carbon emissions per year.
By installing an electric heat pump, these emissions are no longer an issue. Heat pumps can also use washable filters that make maintenance easier.
Owning a HVAC Unit That Lasts
Heat pumps are typically designed to last at least 20 years, but you likely would have to upgrade your system as the efficiency standards change. It’s also crucial that you regularly maintain your system so that it can last as long as possible.
Since many cities are discouraging the usage of gas appliances, you may also be able to receive a rebate or tax credit by switching to electric heating.
Final Thoughts
As you can see, there are countless benefits to owning an electric heat pump. You will have lower bills, a comfortable home, and an energy efficient appliance.
If you are considering installing a heat pump in your home, we can provide you with various financing options. If you already own a heat pump and want to schedule regular maintenance checks, we would love to provide our services. Contact us today!
