Heat pumps are an energy-efficient alternative to heating and cooling your McKinney, Texas, home. You may have heard of them and believe they’re not much different from an air conditioner or other HVAC system.

<p”>Take a look and learn more about heat pumps and why you may want to consider one when you upgrade your HVAC system.

Heat Pumps Work Like a Refrigerator

No, your heat pump won’t keep your lettuce crisp or your water cold, but it does work on a similar principle. Instead of creating cold or hot air from nothing, it draws cool or warm air from an available source, and heats or cools it to the right temperature before distributing it through your home.

Heat Pumps Use Multiple Energy Sources

Whatever heat pump you select will be able to use one energy source, but it won’t be the typical oil, or gas that you’re used to. Depending on the type, it may be able to use the air, water, or even the ground as a source of cold or warm air.

Heat Pumps Do More Than Heat Your Home

The name may be misleading, but heat pumps aren’t just for warmth in the winter. They also make excellent air conditioners during the summer. Because heat pumps use the heat or cold they find in the air, ground, or water, they don’t work as hard to cool or heat your home, making them more energy-efficient.

Geothermal Heat Pumps Require Less Maintenance

The type that uses the ground is a geothermal heat pump. Tubes are buried in the ground and act as a conduit to cool or heat your home. While installation costs are more than the typical HVAC installation, maintenance costs are much lower, and the system typically lasts longer.

Heat pumps are more energy-efficient than other HVAC systems. When you’re ready to upgrade to a new heat pump, contact Bill Joplin’s Air Conditioning and Heating at 888-414-4655.