A Guide To Heat Pump Installation
Don’t be fooled by their name – heat pumps are not just for pumping heat through your home! It might be shocking to read that heat pumps are attractive options for homebuyers in north Texas, considering that summer days regularly like to creep up into the triple digits. What a lot of folks don’t realize though, is that a heat pump can actually work to remove heat from your home as well as bring it in on the occasionally chilly day.
As you consider alternatives to your electric heating system, it is certainly worthwhile to consider that a heat pump might be the best possible investment for your home! If you’re just starting out your search for a heat pump, here are a few key points you should commit to memory as you debate about a heat pump and other means of heating your home:
- They are suitable for replacing an electric furnace
- Well suited for the north Texas climate
- Provide heating and cooling options
- Cooling option is as effective as an AC
Suitable For Replacing An Electric Furnace
If you need a reliable and cost-effective replacement for your electric furnace, look no further than a heat pump! Heat pumps are an efficient and environmentally friendly alternative to electric heating systems. Unlike electric resistance heating, which generates heat by using electricity to directly heat up a metal coil or a ceramic element, heat pumps transfer heat from the air or ground into your home, making them highly efficient. Due to their high energy efficiency, heat pumps may provide eligible rebates and incentives, which can help offset their initial cost. You should note that heat pumps cannot replace a gas powered furnace, which is also very effective at efficiently heating a home.
Run Efficiently In The North Texas Climate
Heat pumps utilize outdoor heat when they are in heating mode and consequently transfers this thermal energy indoors. But if outside temperatures drop too low, a heat pump may begin to struggle. Fortunately in north Texas, while winters can be quite brisk, it doesn’t typically get cold enough or stay cold for long enough to negate the power of a functional heat pump. Temperatures would have to drop quite a way below freezing to have an effect on the way your heat pump runs!
Good For Heating And Cooling
Perhaps the greatest quality that a heat pump provides is its versatility! Just because of their name, we can’t forget that heat pumps can also be used for cooling, which makes them a great option for year-round climate control. There’s nothing quite like having one unit capable of performing two jobs! Unlike traditional heating systems that generate heat by burning fuel, when in heating mode heat pumps are capable of providing heating during colder months by transferring heat from the outdoors inside.
In the cooling mode, heat pumps work similarly to air conditioners, extracting heat from inside your home and transferring it outside. This makes heat pumps a versatile option for year-round climate control, reducing the need for separate heating and cooling systems.
Effective As An Air Conditioner
Wondering whether a heat pump can really keep up with the amount of work an air conditioner would do is a fair question. AC units often seem so big, bulky and capable that it’s hard to imagine a unit that provides heat to your home can also keep your home cool all summer long. But that is just what a heat pump in cooling mode does!
They use the same technology as traditional air conditioning systems to extract heat from the indoor air and transfer it outside. During the cooling process, heat pumps use a refrigerant to absorb heat from inside your home and release it outside, leaving the inside air cool and comfortable. Heat pumps offer several advantages over traditional air conditioning systems, including higher energy efficiency and lower operating costs, which is a lot to consider given the regular operating costs of a normal AC over the Texas summer.
Heat Pump Installation In Greater Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex
If heat pump installation has been on your radar and you’re ready for more information about how a heat pump can improve the functionality of your home, contact Superior AC & Heat! Our team of experienced technicians is well-equipped to breakdown how heat pumps work, what you can expect out of your heat pump and if a heat pump is a good option for your home, based on information you provide. We’ll gladly provide a free quote for your heat pump installation and walk you through every step of the process.
Our HVAC team is proud to have served the Dallas/Fort Worth area for almost four decades and we look forward to reaching more families in the surrounding communities. If you’re ready to make a positive change for your home, call us today at (817) 646-8200!
