How a Heat Pump Cools

Heat pumps have a misleading moniker. Though it sounds as if they’re made to keep the home warm, they are actually a very efficient choice for keeping you cool. If you are looking for an innovative alternative to a standard air conditioner, a heat pump might be the perfect choice for the hot, humid climate around your Port St. Lucie, Florida, home.

How Heat Pumps Work

Heat pumps don’t generate hot or cold air like most HVAC units. Rather, they extract heat from the air and either move into or from your home. When you need cooler air, the heat pump will pull the heat from the air that’s inside your home and push it outdoors and return cooler air. If you need moderate heat, the system works in the opposite way, by extracting heat from the air outside and bringing it indoors. There is always heat in the air — even if when it is cold, which is how this system works.

When Heat Pumps Function Best

Heat pumps are a very efficient choice for cooling your home. If you overlook them thinking they are only made for providing heat, you’re missing out on a great opportunity for efficient home comfort. The most notable limitation of the heat pump comes when you’re in a severely cold climate. This system isn’t the best choice when you need a lot of heat over longer periods, but this isn’t a concern for Florida homeowners.

How to Use a Heat Pump

You can use a heat pump as a replacement for both your air conditioner and your furnace, particularly in Florida. This single system can replace two existing installations, making it an affordable and efficient pick if you need a new HVAC unit. Heat pumps have about the same operational costs as air conditioners with comparable SEER ratings but offer more affordable heating in winter.

If you are looking for a new way to cool your home this summer, a heat pump is a smart system to consider. For more tips, contact Preferred Air Conditioning & Mechanical, LLC today at (772) 905-3358 and explore your options.

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