All about heat pumps.
Heat pump technology is a highly efficient way to heat and cool your home. They can provide up to four times the energy output for every unit of electricity they consume, making them much more efficient than traditional gas or oil furnaces. Heat pumps not only save you money on your energy bills but also your home’s carbon footprint.
Heat pumps are also versatile and can be used in a variety of settings. They can be installed in homes, office buildings, and industrial settings, and they work well in both cold and warm climates. In fact, heat pumps are often used in countries with colder climates than the Pacific Northwest, such as Norway and Sweden, where they provide efficient heating even in sub-zero temperatures.
How do heat pumps work?
Heat pumps use electricity to transfer heat from outside to inside during the winter months, while in summer, they take the hot air from inside and transfer it outside. This means they use less energy to move heat than it would take to create heat, resulting in significant savings in energy costs.
Check out this short video from our friends to the north at BC Hydro on how heat pumps work and how you can save money with a switch to en efficient electric heat pump, whether you are using electric base board heating or gas or oil heating.
(We’re not affiliated with BC Hydro, we just like the video!)
How do heat pumps save money on energy bills?
Because it takes less energy to move heat than to create heat.
And because home heating oil and natural gas prices are at all time highs, and because we have some of the lowest electricity rates in the country.
Heat pumps are an excellent investment for homeowners looking to reduce their energy costs while creating a more comfortable living space. While the upfront cost of a heat pump may be higher than other heating or cooling systems, the long-term savings in energy costs and environmental benefits make them an excellent choice for homeowners. Additionally, there are often rebates and incentives for switching to heat pumps for many homeowners.
Do heat pumps work in the cold weather?
Yes!
Today’s heat pumps can efficiently heat your home, even in subzero temps.
Heat pump technology has come a long way in recent years, with new innovations that make them even more effective in cold climates. Today’s models have the ability to extract heat from the air even in temperatures as low as -25°C, which means they can operate efficiently in even the coldest winter weather.
Many heat pumps now come equipped with smart technology that allows them to adapt to changing weather conditions and adjust their performance accordingly. This means that they can maintain a comfortable indoor temperature even in extreme cold without using excessive amounts of energy.