Do you want to save money and increase the comfort level of your interior space? If you are looking for a new source of heating and cooling, you have the opportunity to invest in just that.
How? Instead of buying both systems, invest in a heat pump. You’ll have heating and cooling in one compact unit and your home will be comfortable all year round.
Here are four good reasons why a heat pump installation gives you a great return on investment.
Heating and cooling in one compact unit
Heat pumps cool your home in the summer just like air conditioners and heat your home in the winter. The systems accomplish this through a reversing valve. A reversing valve is a switch that changes the direction of the refrigerant flow. In addition to removing heat from your home in the summer and transferring it outside, heat pumps extract heat from the outside air and transfer it indoors in the winter. These units are ideal for homes with limited space.
Saving on heating costs
Heating and cooling make up about 50 percent of your total monthly energy bill. A heat pump can reduce heating costs by up to 50 percent. Heating cost savings are reduced to between half and one-third of what you would pay to heat your home any other heat source. Industry studies show that a heat pump can save up to 30 percent in energy costs for a family of four during just one heating season. Heat pumps with a high HSPF rating accomplish this. The HSPF (Heating Seasonal Performance Factor) indicates the performance of a heat pump. It is the ratio of the total heat production during the heating season to the amount of electricity the unit consumes. The higher the number, the more efficient the unit is. It also saves cooling costs. The SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) is the total efficiency of the heat pump during the cooling season divided by the amount of electricity it consumes. The higher the SEER, the more energy efficient the unit is. Heat pumps have an HSPF of 8 to 13. SEER numbers go from 13 to 27.5. In most parts of the country, you will use cooling more than heating during the year. So be sure to pay close attention to the SEER. You can make energy efficiency easy regardless of the season.
Save costs with variable speed compressor technology.
A variable speed compressor causes a heat pump to continuously adjust its capacity according to load requirements at all times. Heat pumps make these adjustments without wasting energy. This response technology manages energy consumption by ensuring that the heat pump provides only the level of air conditioning you need. The result is maximum indoor comfort at the lowest possible price. Single stage heat pumps operate on an all or nothing principle – which is not the best way to promote energy efficiency. On the other hand, savings of up to 40 percent on total annual energy costs are not uncommon for variable speed compressor heat pumps. We’ll provide all the information and advice you need to make the right decision for your home.
Manage humidity
The ideal indoor relative humidity falls between 30 and 50 percent. Heat pumps are better than traditional central HVAC systems for managing indoor humidity levels. Preventing high humidity in the summer and dry indoor air in the winter will increase indoor comfort. However, managing indoor humidity goes beyond comfort. Low or high humidity can lead to health problems and people with respiratory conditions are particularly susceptible. For example, cold air will irritate the nasal passages and high humidity can cause asthma problems. At Smart Systems we have all the solutions to match and improve your indoor comfort. With Heat Pumps that match your home’s needs, you benefit from improved energy efficiency, and save money on energy costs. Call us today at 210 2589885 for more information or to schedule an appointment for heat pump installation.
