Air-Source Heat Pump Options For Columbia: They Keep You Comfortable

If you’re looking for an energy-efficient means of year-round household comfort, look no further than an air source heat pump. Instead of creating heat by combustion, a heat pump actually transfers heat from warmer to cooler spaces, a capability that allows them to produce as much as three times the energy they use, which equals a significant savings for Columbia area homeowners. In addition, today’s air source heat pumps are available with a variety of energy-efficient features:
•    Back-up burners can act as a heat supplement during the colder portions of the winter, saving you electricity in the process.
•    Scroll compressors improve the warmth of your air while decreasing system noise. They also last longer than piston compressors.
•    Thermostatic expansion valves give homeowners precision control over the flow of refrigerant to the indoor coil.
•    Two-speed compressors increase system life by reducing the strain of constant full capacity operation. Operating only at a capacity necessary to serve your household needs, two-speed compressors significantly reduce energy consumption.
•    Variable-speed blowers offer increased control over the velocity of your fan, which allows your system to operate at a quieter level while using less energy. It also allows air filters to operate more efficiently.
To ensure the heat pump you choose is high-efficiency, compare efficiency ratings. Heating season performance factor, or HSPF, should be between 8 and 10, while seasonal energy efficiency ratio, or SEER, should be a minimum of 14 on high-efficiency units.
Even if you elect to forgo the aforementioned features, a high-efficiency heat pump will reduce your energy consumption and annual energy costs while increasing your level of household comfort. For more information concerning the features available with today’s high-efficiency heat pump heating and cooling systems, contact our trained technicians. For expert consultation, contact Comfort Services today.