When it comes to keeping your home or business comfortable in the Sunshine State, it’s hard to match heat pumps for energy efficiency and performance. These heat pump basics will help explain why we’re so proud to provide these top-quality HVAC systems in Longwood, FL.

How Do Heat Pumps Work?

Heat pumps rely on the refrigeration cycle to keep your indoor environment comfortable. The system’s compressor, condenser, and evaporator work together to change the refrigerant’s temperature and pressure. This process causes the refrigerant to turn from a liquid into a gas.

Evaporation takes energy, which the refrigerant gets by extracting heat from the surrounding air. Exploiting this energy grab allows heat pumps to move heat in or out of your home or business.

All-Season Comfort Solutions

It’s easy to understand heat pump basics when it comes to cooling. The system pulls heat from the air, moves it outside, and the cooled air gets distributed into your home. How a heat pump keeps you warm during the chillier months takes a bit more explaining. Here’s how it works.

  • A coil in the outdoor unit pulls whatever heat it can extract from the air and moves it indoors as a gas.
  • The coil then releases heat into the air as the refrigerant condenses back into a liquid.
  • Located near the compressor, a reversing valve changes the direction of the refrigerant flow according to the season.

Energy-Saving Technology

Moving heat rather than generating it makes heat pumps significantly more energy-efficient than other HVAC systems. When properly installed, they can generate up to three times more energy than they consume.

How much money you’ll save on energy bills depends on the make and model you choose. As a certified Trane Comfort Specialist, ACR Air Conditioning & Refrigeration offers heat pumps with advanced features that increase system efficiency and improve indoor comfort.

  • Heat pumps with inverter technology maximize efficiency by altering compressor speeds to match your comfort requirements at any given time.
  • Models equipped with variable-speed blower motors eliminate uncomfortable temperature swings by varying fan speeds to meet your needs.
  • Smart control systems learn your unique preferences over time, adjusting temperatures according to your household schedules.

Ductless Heat Pumps

Rivaling central-air heat pumps in popularity, ductless systems offer an appealing option for homes. Also known as mini-splits, they work without ductwork, delivering air directly into designated areas via individual air handlers. Independent operation lets you enjoy your ideal temperature in every living space. Many models come with hand-held remotes, allowing you to alter the settings at the touch of a finger.

Heat Pump Maintenance Tips

As with any HVAC system, proper maintenance is paramount to optimal operation. Well-maintained heat pumps run up to 25% more efficiently than neglected ones.

From checking the filter every month to keeping the outdoor unit free of vegetation, there are some chores you can do yourself. For others, you’ll need help getting past the basics. Many qualified HVAC companies offer annual maintenance services to ensure your heat pump runs at peak performance for as long as you own it.

Adding Up the Benefits

Energy efficiency, year-round comfort, reliable operation — there’s a lot to love about heat pumps. For many, saving money on heating and cooling is the greatest benefit that heat pumps offer. Operating 50% more efficiently than furnaces or baseboard heaters, heat pumps can save you a bundle on heating bills.

They also dehumidify better than conventional air conditioners, so you won’t have to run the AC as much to stay cool indoors. You’ll stay more comfortable while paying less on energy bills every season of the year.

For more information about heat pumps, explore our heat pump services section or call us today. Whether you need heat pump maintenance, a repair, or a new installation, trust ACR Air Conditioning & Refrigeration to meet your indoor comfort needs.

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