HEAT PUMPS
What if your home system isn’t working like it should? Maybe there is a problem with the heat pump. The heat pump mechanically moves heat from one part of your home to another.
Our certified technicians are experts at heat pump maintenance and repair. They know that there are different types of heat pumps. There are geothermal (or ground-source) heat pumps and air-source heat pumps and absorption heat pumps.
There are some basic differences in how each heat pump works. When the temperature outside is hot, a geothermal heat pump pulls heat from the indoor air to cool your home. In the winter, a geothermal pump pulls heat from the ground. On the other hand, an air-source heat pump pulls in hot or cool air from outside your home.
If you were to take a close look at your heat pump you would see two copper coils and a compressor. Aluminum fins surround the coils and tubing to help with heat transfer.
If you’re thinking about purchasing a heat pump, we’ve provided additional information that can help you make your decision. We are happy to help by answering any questions you have.
Air-Source Heat Pumps
A furnace takes fuel and converts it to heat. An air-source heat pump, on the other hand, moves heat from one place to another. This can be much more cost effective, especially when the unit is properly installed.
Ground-Source Heat Pumps
If you’ve ever been in a cave you’ll know that the temperature is pretty much the same no matter what time of year it is. In the winter, the temperature inside the cave is typically warmer than the temperature outside the cave. In the summer, the cave temperature is typically cooler than the air outside of the cave.
The same idea applies to underground temperature. A ground-source pump uses the temperature from the ground. In the summer, the ground-source heat pump will supply cooler air into your home. In the winter time, the ground-source pump will supply warmer air into your home. The earth becomes the heating or cooling source. A ground-source pump can be even more cost effective than an air-source heat pump is.
Absorption Heat Pumps
A third type of pump is an absorption heat pump. If you would rather use propane, natural gas, or any power source besides electricity, then you may wish to go with an absorption heat pump. It works just like an air-source heat pump. Absorption heat pumps are also known as gas-fired heat pumps.
For additional information or to schedule a time for heat pump maintenance or installation, give us a call today.
Call us at (801) 477-5818 or fill out the form on this page to ask about Heat Pumps.