Thursday 23 May 2013

The Benefits Of Heat Pumps

By Ted Betances


Heat pumps have grown in popularity in the past few decades. While many choose this style of heating system for the higher energy efficiency, there are also convenient, practical and environmentally friendly reasons for choosing this style of HVAC system. They offer an excellent option to control the environment in the home.

As the name implies, these systems are designed to warm a home. The owner sets the thermostat to the desired temperature and the system takes charge. Additionally, by flipping a switch, it is possible for the same unit to offer excellent summer cooling. The home will remain at the same temperature all year long and the electrical consumption is minimized.

Unlike other types of heating, these units do not create ashes, smoke, moisture or other waste products that must be removed from the home. There is no need to rush out to bring in additional wood, pellets or other fuel. The system can remove excess moisture from the air during humid summer months and is plumbed so the water drains to the outside.

Unlike heaters that use open flames or wood to heat, there are no hot surfaces or flames exposed in the home that might endanger pets or children. The lack of a flame also reduces the chances of poisoning by carbon monoxide. The oxygen levels can remain at a safe and healthy level in the home for the human inhabitants.

The units are environmentally friendly. They do not contribute to the air pollution problem as they do not heat with flames. In addition, the filtration system from these units will help to improve interior air quality as well. It removes the particulate materials from the air including dirt, dust, pollen and mold spores. Those with respiratory problems will find breathing is easier.

As these units force air trough registers in the floors, walls or ceiling, they do not require the room that space heaters require. Home occupants do not need to arrange the room to sit around the heater as the entire room is warmed. Drafts as well as hot or cold rooms are also virtually eliminated.

Today, heat pumps provide one of the most effective ways to keep a home warm with electricity. They can produce more warmth than the energy they consume by transferring energy from outside the home to the inside. These quality systems provide as much as four kilowatts of heating energy while consuming a single kilowatt of electricity, keeping homes at a comfortable temperature without an excessive increase in bills.




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