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In case you’re thinking about buying a heat pump this year, this guide is intended to help you pick the right model for heating your home. We recommend you have an HVAC company check your system first.
There are four different types of heat pumps, and they are:
These types of heat pumps are mainly driven by a heat source like propane gas, natural gas, or solar-heated water. In the past, they are widely popular in industrial buildings but have lately become the most common source of heat for larger residential homes.
GHPs or Geothermal heat pumps heat and cool houses by absorbing the naturally existing heat in the earth’s interior, which is a reliable, clean, and sustainable source of power.
The ground underneath the earth stays at a moderately steady temperature, so GHPs interchange heat with the earth through a ground heat exchanger laid underground close to your home. Despite the fact that the installation cost of a GHP is significantly higher compared to other systems, this can be considered as an investment which will be gained back as energy savings.
Ductless and mini-split heat pumps are individual units that can be wall mounted and utilized for certain rooms. The foremost benefit is that they don’t necessitate ducts to pass heat into rooms, and are much more adaptable than other systems. They are also faster to install than other systems and prevent unnecessary energy losses since they have no ducts.
The air-source pump is the most common type of heat pump, and it consists of two coils made of copper tubing and a compressor. The heating unit is placed outdoor and transmitting heat via the two compression coils from the outside. This heat can then be distributed to radiators used to store hot water or under-floor heating.
Here are the things you need to check when buying a Heat Pump: