subject: Pros And Cons Of Heat Pumps You Should Know Before Buying! [print this page] Have you ever heard or even already used heat pumps? Basically, they are similar essentially like air conditioning units. They are also capable as HVAC system, so not only superior to cool and push down the boiling hot air temperature inside of your house during summer months but also capable to make the unfriendly coldest air increases to be warm and comfort when you throughout the winter season.
There are several reasons why some people prefer to use these systems than other regular heating and cooling units. The lowest efficiency mechanism performance of them is one of the big reasons why they are increasing popular as the important home appliances either for residential or commercial purposes. In addition, they are consisted in three major types; (1) geothermal models (2) air source and (3) ground source heat pumps.
Theoretically, heat pump systems are claimed that for each 1 kW of the energy fed into the system, at 32 degree Fahrenheit outside return 3 kW. This condition surely is good news why you should try to use them. Heat pumps are available with 10-13 SEER efficiency value (along in the 2006) or probably more at this day.
Unfortunately, they are usually not ideal to operate at low outdoor temperature. Well, have you a plan to start to use them to accommodate heating and cooling requirements of your family! Before making deal to buy or purchase the best one of them, you better should know pros and cons of them, so there are no regrets in the future.
Ok, there are some great advantages if you use heat pumps. Because of they are can be used as heating and cooling appliances, so they are capable to be used all along year-round. This condition are so different if we compare to air conditioners or heater units that usually only will be used on the specific season like summer or winter season or even short weeks of summer or winter season. Then as like cooler appliances, heat pumps are also available in a wide variety styles, types, and prices.
Ductless models usually are offered with lower in prices, start from only $200 to get the best of these types. The central units are more expensive that can reach cost $1000 or more. You can also select the variety options of fuels as well as like your preference and still on the safety procedure line (without having worry the CO substances release into the room), such as electricity, gas (propane or methane (natural gas)), etc. And don"t forget that their more efficient performance will push you to participate to minimize and decrease the global warming progress.
One of the drawbacks of heat pumps is about always require supplemental heat. This supplemental heat can be produced from various sources such as fuel or the outside heat sources. Therefore as like written in the previous paragraph, they cannot run optimally if the outdoor temperature is too low, especially if you choose and use geothermal as source energy of the unit. The both heating and cooling utilization will make the system cannot work optimally as heater when coldest months come, especially if the maintenance procedure is not well.
