Consider Getting Heat Pump for Your Heating and Cooling in Warren, MI

While its name might suggest it, a heat pump doesn’t solely heat a home, but it also does an efficient job at cooling it. A heat pump works by moving heat, which may come from water, earth, or air itself, instead of generating hot or cold air via an internal mechanism. Needless to say, the way heat pumps work is much different compared to conventional HVAC systems. A heat pump is a cost-efficient option for heating and cooling in Warren, MI homes and other establishments.

Heat pumps transfer warm air from outside and bring it into the home, and vice-versa when it’s warm outside, wherein it removes heat from your home. It reduces the energy consumption in your home whether it is used together with an existing HVAC system or as a standalone system. How exactly? The answer lies in the fact that heat pumps mainly rely on renewable energy to function—not too much on electricity or fossil fuels. Even at temperatures below zero, heat pumps are able to extract and transfer heat, at a low cost.

There are different types of heat pumps, such as geothermal heat pumps, air-source heat pumps, and the air-to-water heat pump. They vary in the source of heat to transfer: from the ground or water, from the outside air, and from the outside air to water. Today, the majority of heat pumps being installed are air-source because of the work required to install geothermal heat pumps. Heat pumps could either require ducts or could also be ductless, but the ductless type is preferred by homeowners.

The most important thing to consider when choosing a heat pump is size and this would be determined by the area of the home, the amount of insulation, and the number and square footage of windows. The right size is important because this would ensure that the heat pump is properly installed and will perform efficiently.

Get in touch with a leading Warren or Detroit heating and cooling company like FLAME Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical if you’re in the market for a new heat pump. They would help with the sizing and installation, making sure that the ductwork is sealed properly and insulated to minimize potential heat or energy loss.

(Source: Heat Pumps Provide Cheaper Heating *and* Cooling, Networx, January 19, 2015)