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What Is a Heat Pump?
A heat pump is like an air conditioner, but it cools your home in the summer AND heats it in milder fall and winter weather. Heat pumps are all about ‘heat transfer.’ They pull heat out of the air or ground to heat the home, but the process can reverse to cool a house as well. Simply put, this HVAC equipment is a heat transporter that constantly moves warm air from one place to another, depending on the season.
Some crucial components of a heat pump include:
Outdoor Equipment: This unit resembles an air conditioner but must be raised off the ground on ‘feet’ to ensure airflow under the system. Some key features of the outdoor heat pump system include a coil and fan.
Indoor System: The indoor equipment paired with a heat pump is either an electric air handler (for all-electric heating) or a gas/propane furnace (for dual fuel heating).
Refrigerant: Whether the system uses R-22 freon or 410A, the refrigerant is responsible for the movement of heat from one set of coils in the heat pump to another. In the winter, the refrigerant absorbs heat from the coils outside to heat your home. In the summer, the refrigerant absorbs and extracts heat from the coils inside to help cool your home.
Expansion Valve: This component regulates refrigerant flow into the evaporating coils.
Compressor: The compressor is part of the outdoor unit. It pumps and circulates refrigerant between the indoor evaporator and outdoor condensing units.
Reversing Valve: This valve is an important heat pump component that reverses the flow of refrigerant so the system can operate in either heating or cooling mode.
How Does a Heat Pump Work?
A heat pump transfers heat to keep the inside of your home conditioned and comfortable. The reversing valve controls the flow of refrigerant, depending on whether heat needs to be pulled out from or into the house.
In Cooling Mode: In the summer, a heat pump works just like air conditioning. It collects heat from the air within a home and moves it outside.
In Heating Mode: Even in the winter, the cold outdoor air contains heat. Heat pumps extract heat molecules from the outdoor air and use them to heat the home.
While they look similar, the main difference between a heat pump and an air conditioner is that a heat pump can heat or cool your home, depending on the temperature outside. A heat pump will operate effectively in temperatures as low as 30 degrees Fahrenheit.
How Can a Heat Pump System Benefit Your Home?
Our expert team of comfort specialists is here to help you find the best heating pump system combination for your home. If heating system replacement is on this year’s list of projects, you may be familiar with these issues:
High Utility Usage: With similar seasonal weather, your energy consumption should be consistent. If your utility bills keep going up regardless of temperature, you may be experiencing heat loss and energy waste.
On/Off Cycling: If your system repeatedly shuts off before it reaches the right temperature, then turns back on a few minutes later, you may have a problem with the system or its output.
Decreased Comfort: If you notice your comfort levels are decreasing, it may be because of excess humidity or the temperature can’t reach what you’ve set on the thermostat. Either way, you may need a new heat pump installation.
System Age: After about 10-12+ years, your heat pump may reach the end of its lifespan. Because they operate in both seasons, they tend to have a shorter life than an air conditioner. An HVAC upgrade could give you better output and efficiency.
A new heat pump from Logan Services can help resolve all the above concerns. Enjoy the increased efficiency, better comfort, and reliable operation that a new HVAC system from our team in Dayton can provide.
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Reliable Heat Pump Contractor Near You
Logan Services is equipped and ready to make your heat pump replacement project a breeze. We offer quality brands like Trane and expert installation technicians to ensure your investment in home comfort is done right. Our award-winning team stands behind our work, and our thousands of 5-star customer reviews are testimonials of the quality service we provide.
In addition to installation, we also offer heat pump maintenance services. It’s important to know that our work doesn’t end on the day of system replacement. Routine tune-ups are vital to keeping your heat pump operating at peak efficiency. Schedule regular maintenance for your equipment annually following installation.
Why Hire Logan A/C & Heat Services in Dayton?
Logan Services is proud to be your go-to heat pump contractor in Dayton. When you call our team for an installation, you can expect:
- Free, onsite estimates on heating and air conditioning system replacements
- Multiple financing options
- Maximum savings with promotions and rebates
- Next-day HVAC system installation
- Quality, professional HVAC installers
- Reliable repair and maintenance services post-installation
- Service from an award-winning air conditioning contractor
- Indoor air quality services available to complement your heating system, including air duct cleaning
We look forward to assisting with your residential heat pump installation project. We proudly offer the best products, installations, and services in the industry. Contact our team today to get started if you are in the Dayton area. We look forward to the opportunity to earn your business!
FAQs
What’s the difference between a heat pump and an air conditioner?
While an air conditioner only functions to cool a home, a heat pump operates in cooling (air conditioning) and heating mode and can offer comfort solutions in all seasons. Because it provides both settings, it is typically more expensive to purchase than an air conditioner of the same efficiency rating. It’s also common for the lifespan of a heat pump to be shorter than an air conditioner because the equipment is in use more often and experiences more wear and tear.
Do heat pumps use a lot of electricity?
Homeowners should be mindful that while a heat pump will reduce your fuel heating/utility bills, it will raise your electric bill slightly, as you are switching your heating source from gas to electric while the heat pump is in use. If your system has a high seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER) rating, you can rest assured that you are operating one of the highest energy efficiency levels available.
What is the average lifespan of a heat pump?
The average lifespan of a heat pump is 10-15 years. How long your system actually lasts depends upon the quality of the initial installation and the care and maintenance you provide through the years. The best way to maximize the life of a heat pump is by performing annual maintenance, checking and changing your filter every 30 days, keeping debris away from your outdoor unit, and addressing issues if they arise. Call your air conditioning contractor for service to prevent one small malfunction from becoming a bigger problem.
