Three Reasons Heat Pumps are the Perfect Heating System
One of the most popular heating systems available today is the heat pump. These efficient pieces of equipment are being installed in homes around the country. There are a lot of homeowners with questions about how these systems operate and if they would be a good option for their heating needs.
No Fuel Needed
Heat pumps circulate air from one space to another. They are able to extract warm air from one place and vent it elsewhere. They use no fuel to accomplish this, just a small amount of electricity to operate the fan.
Surprisingly to many, warm energy is still present outside, even in cold weather. This makes it possible for a home to be heated even as outside temperatures drop.
Easy to Install
Heat pumps are unique because they can be installed into a home quickly and easily without a lot of disruption. Unlike many other heating systems, they will not need chimneys, duct work or radiators added to every room.
Most systems are two relatively small units, one installed inside and one outside, that are added to existing wiring to operate. They are not just for heating, but can be used in the spring and summer to cool the interior of the home as well.
Effective for Dehumidifying Air
Heat pumps work best in moderate climates, so homes where the temperatures dip below freezing for extended periods of time will need to have a backup source of heat. Despite this fact, they can still drop oil and gas bills to a fraction of what they were originally. Additionally, they are an excellent dehumidifier, so homeowners that are plagued with moisture problems will appreciate this ability.
It is not uncommon for trends to become popular in the heating industry. Previous examples would be electric heat systems during the oil shortage of the 1970s and the more recent pellet stoves. In both instances these units have failed their purpose of lowering heating bills because their success depended on the single product they used to operate remaining low in cost. Heat pumps are different because air is free, and that is why they are a system that is unlikely to become obsolete.
Get your McAllen, TX home ready by installing a heat pump. Just call All Valley Plumbing & A/C Co. at (956) 686-6656 today for all your home temperature needs.
