One of the most interesting as well as innovative types of temperature control is the modern heat pump.
- This two-in-one style of system is environmentally friendly as well as frees up space, then despite the name, a heat pump provides both heating as well as cooling capacity.
The operation is truly particular in that it simply transfers existing heat between the indoors as well as outdoors. In cooling mode, the heat pump operates much like a conventional a/c. It uses refrigerant to carry heat out of the home as well as supply it outside to a compressor. When winter season arrives, the heat pump literally reverses the flow of refrigerant. Even when the outdoor conditions are cold, there is ambient heat available in the air. The system utilizes this free source of heat as well as compresses it to a higher temperature. The heat pump doesn’t burn fossil fuels to create heat. With no combustion process, there are no fumes, tepid surfaces or yellowhome gasses. The operation doesn’t produce carbon monoxide. Heat pumps are especially clean as well as quiet. They don’t cause concerns with overly dry air, eliminating the need to install a humidifier. While heat pumps are more costly than more traditional options, only one component is required to handle year round comfort. There was a time when heat pumps couldn’t keep up with the demands of temperatures below chilly. Improvements in engineering have made these systems much more effective. Heat pumps are available in air-source, ground-source, water-source as well as ductless models. There is also the opening of combining an electric heat pump with a natural gas furnace for a dual fuel system.