Heat pumps are another type of HVAC system but work differently from the traditional ones.

As the name suggests, it “pumps” heat from one place to another to heat your home. And then, the whole process is reversed to cool the entire place when seasons change.

So basically, heat pumps can regulate your home’s temperature by extracting heat from warmer areas and then move it to colder areas.

If it is time to change your air conditioning unit in preparation for the coming summer season, maybe a new heat pump is the best option, and here’s why:

They Improve Your Indoor Air Quality

Heat pumps use the same air in the room. The filters then purify the air by removing dust particles, mold spores, and unpleasant odors, leaving you a much cleaner air to breathe in.

Perfect for individuals who are suffering from asthma or allergies from dust and the like. 

Make sure, though, that you do proper maintenance regularly. More so on filters, as they must be kept clean at all times to ensure better indoor air quality.

Reduced Carbon Footprint

In a study done last 2018 for Natural Resources Defence Council, researches reckoned that by switching to heat pumps for space and water heating, emissions from California households could be cut in half.

Imagine how massive help it could provide with one of the world’s on-going issues ‒ climate change.

Because heat pumps use electricity, that vast difference in carbon footprint was made possible, unlike a conventional furnace, which burns gas to generate heat.

Also, new units are already using R410 refrigerant, which claims to be not harming the ozone layer if released.

It is Energy Efficient

Heat transfer is much more efficient than generating heat. Burning fuel to produce heat already requires a lot of energy itself. 

Let’s try to compare: A traditional furnace has to burn more than one kilowatt of power to produce a kilowatt of heating power. While heat pumps, on the other hand, can produce up to four kilowatts of heating or cooling power.

So in return, it only has to burn an average of less than one kilowatt of electricity. That is such a huge difference if being efficient is what you are after. 

It is Safer

Since heat pumps do not burn oxygen to produce heat, you are avoiding stuffy rooms, condensation on windows, as well as carbon monoxide poisoning.

No hot surfaces to think about, especially if you have pets at home or curious little ones are crawling around. 

Also, unlike your traditional heating system, you have nothing to worry about any fire threat regardless of what season it is. 

Heating and Cooling Combined

For countries that experience four different seasons in a year, both heating and air conditioning systems are usually installed.

But, what if we tell you that you can have those two functions combined in just one HVAC unit? And this is when heat pumps come to the limelight.

As explained before, heat pumps function by moving heat from one place to another. During the summer months, the cycle is completely reversed. Hence, making it work as an air conditioner instead.

With having just one unit to keep and maintain, be ready for some significant whooping savings coming soon!

Easier Maintenance and Upkeep

Apart from cutting your spending in half by only trying to maintain one unit, regular check-ups for heat pumps can also be done by yourself once a year.

However, if you wish for a professional to do the maintenance for you, it could last for about three to five years instead before you require one.

ACS, for example, has Auckland heat pump installation specialists who either install new units or provide service maintenance to residential or commercial properties. They take pride in their knowledgeable and qualified installers who can work fast and efficiently. 

Long Lifespan

Did you know that a well-maintained heat pump could last for about 30-50 years? On average, though, it is somewhere between 14 to 15 years.

Yes, there is a high upfront cost as a professional has to install it initially. But if you look at the bigger picture, you are getting a more significant return of investment in the long run.

Apart from its efficiency, your home value will also increase if you have a steady source of heat in place. And for sure, by the time it is ready to be replaced, you might have already sold your property to someone else.

Last Say… 

Just like any decision you have to make in life, you are always faced with pros and cons.

So if you still find yourself mulling over if it is worth it to replace your trusty furnace or air conditioning units to a new heat pump, we say yes it is.

Contact a professional installer now and ask for an estimate. It is free anyway.