Heat Pumps
A heat pump system is made up of many individual parts. And, even though each component is separate, they're all designed and engineered to work together
as a system. A perfectly balanced system is the best way to get the highest comfort and efficiency. When buying a home comfort system, selecting the right size
is crucial. For instance, a heat pump that is too large will cool your home quickly but you still may not feel comfortable. It will satisfy the thermostat before it can
remove sufficient moisture from the air. As you might expect, a system that is too small just cannot get the job done. AIRQUIP's Comfort Consultants can help you
determine the right size system for your home comfort needs with an energy analysis of your home.
How does a Heat Pump work?
A heat pump is a combination cooling-heating unit. Unlike a typical heating unit, a heat pump does not produce heat. It simply transfers heat from
one place to another. For a heat pump to be practical, heat must be available for transfer. Any material with a temperature above absolute zero
(-460 degrees F) has heat in it. The average outdoor temperatures for Rochester, NY during the winter season range from 20 to 40 degrees fahrenheit.
Saving energy with a heat pump.
Since the heat in outside air is available without direct cost, transferring this heat is less expensive than generating heat by the combustion
process or by electric heating elements. The only cost is the cost for the energy to operate the heat pump.
New SEER rating.
As of January 23, 2006 the minimum SEER rating regulated by the Dept. of Energy is going up to 13 SEER. The reason for this new regulation is to
save consumers money and better protect the environment. Check out the Department of Energy's website for more information on energy saving tips.
