With rising energy costs, many homeowners are seeking ways to lower their utility expenses. One of the best investments you can make is to install a heat pump. These systems provide efficient heating and cooling, helping to reduce costs over time.
Learn about the benefits of heat pumps and how they can decrease your energy bills and call HVAC 911 to speak with one of our affiliated contractors who can install your new unit.
The advantages of heat pumps
Unlike traditional HVAC systems, heat pumps move heat rather than generate it, which makes them much more energy-efficient. There are two main types of pumps:
Air-source heat pumps
These types of heat pumps transfer heat between your home and outside air. Air-source heat pumps are more common in moderate climates.
Geothermal heat pumps
Geothermal heat pumps use the ground’s natural heat for heating, cooling and hot water. Though more expensive to install, these units offer greater efficiency
Heat pumps save money
Both types of heat pumps provide money-saving advantages by:
- Lowering heating bills: Heat pumps can reduce winter heating costs by 20 percent to 40 percent compared to electric heating units.
- Lowering cooling bills: Newer models efficiently cool, and save homeowners up to 15 percent of their central AC bill.
- Year-round savings: By providing heating and cooling, heat pumps allow you to turn off your furnace and AC for months. Over the system’s lifetime, a heat pump can save a homeowner thousands of dollars compared to relying on just a furnace and air conditioner.
Additional heat pump benefits
In addition to saving on energy bills, heat pumps offer the following other advantages:
- Improved comfort: Heat pumps maintain steady year-round temperatures, and newer variable-speed models run quietly.
- Healthier air: Many new systems have advanced air filtration systems to capture allergens and keep indoor air fresh.
- Durability: Since there is no combustion, heat pumps can last two to three times longer than traditional HVAC equipment.
- Eco-friendly: Heat pumps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by relying mostly on electricity.
Over time, a heat pump system can practically pay for itself through energy savings.
Since these systems have become more advanced, now is a great time to consider upgrading your system.
Call HVAC 911 for heat pump installation
Heat pumps are a great way to save money and the environment. If you are considering having one installed in your house, reach out to HVAC 911 and speak with one of our affiliated contractors, who are licensed, bonded and insured.
The HVAC contractors in our network employ highly qualified service technicians who receive over 10,000 hours of training and undergo rigorous background checks.
