When you think of ways to heat your home, you probably think of a furnace, space heater, or the old-school tactic of a warm fire. But there’s another, sometimes lesser-known, method to heating your home that offers a number of benefits: the heat pump.
If you’re not exactly in-the-know when it comes to heat pumps, let us enlighten you!
What is a Heat Pump?
A heat pump is an all-in-one heating and cooling system that works year-round to keep your home comfortable. Yes, you read that right. A heat pump can cool too. During the warmer months, heat pumps function as traditional air conditioners, removing hot air from your home. During the colder months, they pull in warm air from outside into your home.
How Does a Heat Pump Work?
There are typically three types of heat pumps, each of which works in slightly different ways.
Air-Source Heat Pump
This is the most common type of heat pump found in homes. This model simply transfers heat between your home and the outside air.
Geothermal Heat Pump
These units use nearby ground or water supplies to transfer heat to and from your home. This may be a good option for your home depending on the size of your property and your type of landscape.
Water-Source Heat Pump
These work similarly to geothermal units, except that they only use, as the name implies, water sources. They are typically a good option for homes that are in more extreme climates and experience freezing temperatures often.
Benefits of Heat Pumps
Better Energy Efficiency
Traditional furnace systems need to generate heat in order to warm your home, which uses more energy. Since heat pumps just transfer heat, they can be much more energy efficient.
Different Power Source
Heat pumps use electricity as a power source, so if you’re in an area where you don’t have access to gas or gas is more expensive, heat pumps can help save you money on fuel.
At Gold Medal, we know that every home is unique, which is why we highly recommend that you seek our New Jersey heating technicians to help you choose the right heat pump for your home. For more information, give us a call today!