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Residential Services

Heat Pumps

Air-Source Heat Pump

The latest trend in heating is to incorporate a high efficiency air source heat pump with a back-up system to package the ultimate heating and cooling system. An air source heat pump is a machine that moves heat. The heat pump serves as a heater by absorbing heat from outdoor air and pumping it indoors. All air, even cold air, contains a certain amount of heat down to "absolute zero." The heat pump also serves as an air conditioner by absorbing heat from indoor air and pumping it outdoors. When operating in optimal conditions (0 to 65 degrees), heat pumps are 150-350% efficient. That means that for every unit of energy used by the heat pump, 1.5 to 3.5 units of energy are transferred. An air-source heat pump provides super efficient heating and cooling for your home, and when coupled with a gas furnace, allows you to receive lower rates for your heating and cooling needs. The gas furnace is used to heat the home when the heat pump no longer meets the heating requirements of the home or if the heat pump is turned off for peak demand periods.

Geothermal Heat Pump
Geothermal heat pumps are similar to ordinary heat pumps, but use the ground instead of outside air to provide heating, air conditioning and, in most cases, hot water. Because they use the earth's natural heat, they are among the most efficient and comfortable heating and cooling technologies currently available.
These links can offer you more information on geothermal heat pumps:
www1.eere.energy.gov

www.igshpa.okstate.edu


Availability
Heat pumps can be purchased from and installed by your local heating contractor. For the best value and energy savings, make sure you purchase an Energy Star system.