Heat Pumps

Heat pumps use proven technology to transfer heat from one place to another. During the winter, they take air from outdoors and use it to heat your home. During warm weather, they work like an air conditioner, removing heat from inside your home and releasing it outdoors. Electric air-to-air heat pumps transfer that heat by piping a liquid called refrigerant through coils inside your home.

Unlike gas or oil furnaces, heat pumps do not produce harmful gases such as carbon monoxide, so they don't need to be vented. They're a safe, clean source of heat and cooling for your family. Plus, they're three to five times more efficient than gas furnaces. In fact, a properly installed heat pump can deliver as much as three times more heat energy than the electricity it consumes. Heating efficiency is measured by the Heating Seasonal Performance Factor (HSPF), while the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) measures how well they provide cooling. For home systems, the HSPF is usually between 6.0 and 10.0, while the SEER ranges from 13 to 23. Higher numbers indicate greater efficiency. Of course, they work best when they're the right size and properly installed. Ask for a heat loss/heat gain calculation to be sure the unit is properly sized.