Heat Pumps

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Heat pumps are among the most popular HVAC devices. They are versatile units that provide heating, cooling, and even humidity control in moderate climates. They tend to be the easiest to install and maintain, which reduces cost and keeps them affordable. And since they do all of this powered by electricity rather than fossil fuels, heat pumps are more environmentally friendly than many other types of HVAC units.

How Heat Pumps Work

Heat pumps consist of two parts: 1) an outdoor compressor which is what many people envision when thinking about HVAC; and 2) an indoor air handler.

In cooler months:

1. Air is drawn into the outdoor compressor
2. Liquid refrigerant in the coils extracts heat from the air as it converts to a gas state
3. Refrigerant is routed into the indoor air handler
4. Coils in the air handler release heat from the refrigerant as it returns to a liquid
5. The remaining warm air is circulated throughout your home

In warmer months:

1. Air is drawn into the outdoor compressor
2. Liquid refrigerant in the coils extracts heat from the air as it converts to a gas state
3. Cool refrigerant is forced into the indoor air handler
4. Cool air is circulated throughout your home