Using a heat pump to warm your home during the winter is efficient, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective. Here are a few specific reasons to add a heat pump to your home’s heating system and how it will help warm your home this winter.
How does a heat pump work?
A heat pump provides heating and cooling by transferring heat between indoor and outdoor environments. In winter, the heat pump extracts heat from the outside air — even in cold temperatures — and moves it into your home. When the temperatures rise in summer, this functionality works in reverse to remove heat and cool your home. Heat pumps are powered by electricity, which means they produce no emissions.
While heat pumps have been used for decades, recent technological advancements have made them an increasingly attractive and affordable option for homeowners.
Warming your home with a heat pump
Warming your home during the winter with a heat pump is efficient and cost-effective. Here's how it works:
Heat extraction. Heat pumps can extract heat energy from the outdoor air even in sub-zero temperatures. This energy is absorbed by the refrigerant and then compressed to increase its temperature.
Heat distribution. The heated refrigerant is circulated into your home, releasing the absorbed heat and warming the air. The warm air is distributed throughout your living spaces via a fan or a forced air system.
A heat pump’s efficiency decreases when it’s bitterly cold. For this reason, it’s best also to have a conventional gas-fired furnace to take over when temperatures plummet. Using a combination of natural gas and electricity optimizes the use of energy sources to keep your home consistently warm all winter.
Adding a heat pump to your furnace has its benefits:
Energy efficiency. Heat pumps are incredibly efficient, moving heat rather than generating it through combustion as conventional furnaces do. This efficiency results in lower energy bills.
Versatility. Heat pumps provide heating and cooling capabilities in one system, making them versatile and suitable for year-round use.
Consistent comfort. Heat pumps distribute warm air evenly throughout your home, eliminating cold spots and maintaining consistent comfort.
Environmentally friendly. By using electricity and transferring heat, heat pumps produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions compared to furnaces.
Get a rebate
Heat pumps are eligible for Home Energy Rebate Plus (HER+) rebates. You can receive thousands of dollars if you upgrade your heating system from a gas or electric furnace to a heat pump. It's an excellent opportunity to lower your upfront costs and enjoy the long-term benefits of an efficient heating and cooling system.
Heat pumps in Aurora, Newmarket, Brantford, and Milton
At Comfort Next Heating & Cooling, we carry a variety of heat pumps and furnaces. Our technicians offer installation, repair and maintenance services for homes and businesses in Aurora, Newmarket, Brantford, Milton, and the surrounding areas. Contact us today to get a quote on your heat pump installation.