If you’ve been considering updating your home comfort system this fall, you should know that there are many different types of equipment to choose from. In most cases, new equipment is much more energy efficient than equipment that is 10 or more years old, including heat pump systems.
Heat pump systems are widely regarded as highly effective and efficient. They’ve been around for some time, but the reason they may feel like a newer type of equipment is that they’ve only become commonly used in the northern part of the U.S. in recent years. Technological improvements have made the heat pump a viable home comfort solution even in colder climates. In this article, we’ll tell you more about heat pumps, the benefits of choosing one for your home, and how Boelcke can help.
5 Benefits of Choosing a Heat Pump System
There are many reasons why choosing a heat pump system for your home is a good idea. Below, learn more about some of the main benefits:
- Year-Round Comfort: One of the most exciting benefits for homeowners is the year-round comfort heat pump systems can provide. A singular heat pump system can replace both air conditioning and heating equipment, because during the summer months, they pump heat out of your home, and in the winter extract heat from the outdoor air and bring it inside.
- Energy Efficiency: The Department of Energy considers heat pumps to be one of the most energy-efficient home comfort products available. They suggest that a heat pump uses up to 50 percent less energy than electric baseboard heat, and dehumidifies better than standard air conditioning systems, providing you with less energy usage and more cooling comfort during the summer.
- Flexible Configurations: Heat pump systems are available in both ducted and ductless models, allowing you to install a heat pump whether you have ductwork in your home or not. Ductless systems can even work as an enhancement to your current HVAC system, helping to provide comfort in rooms or areas outside the home’s duct system (such as additions or converted spaces).
- Environmentally Friendly: Heat pump systems do not require fossil fuels to heat your home. As we mentioned above, they instead extract heat from the air (air source heat pumps) or ground (geothermal heat pumps) and pump that heat into your home. And, today’s systems use a type of refrigerant that is much less harmful to the atmosphere than older refrigerants, such as freon.
- Available Incentives: Federal and state governments, as well as utility companies, are seeing the benefits of homeowners choosing heat pump systems. As such, there are numerous incentives being offered to help homeowners pay for a new heat pump system for their homes.
How can Boelcke help me with my heat pump needs?
At Boelcke Heating & Air Conditioning, we proudly install, maintain, and repair heat pump systems, so whether you need a brand-new system installed in your home, or help with an existing one, we can assist you. When you need heat pump products and services from a qualified specialist, you can trust Boelcke to provide both quality equipment and professional service. Simply give us a call at (269) 429-9261, and we will be more than happy to assist you.