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Global warming is a rising concern among many people worldwide. Scientists and researchers agree that one of the main causes of global warming is the amount of energy consumed in our heating and AC needs. It is difficult for most of us to try and alleviate global warming while we live uncomfortably under our current temperature control systems. The best way to help prevent global warming, while remaining comfortable with the temperatures in our homes, is by utilizing a heat pump – rather than the conventional gas or electric systems.

While there are various kinds of heat pumps, the most popular is called an “air source” heat pump. These work by using a method of transferring heat, as opposed to creating synthetic heat. Instead of using electricity to create hot or cold air, air source heat pumps use a process called “conduction,” exchanging hot air with cold air. There are two sets of copper coils in this heat pump system: one is located inside, while one is located outside – both sharing a common compressor. Heat is taken in by the compressor from the air outside, which is then converted to warm air inside the home during winter, and vice versa during the summer.

The most efficient type of heat pump is called a “geothermal” heat pump. Due to the fact that soil and water act as natural insulators, less consumption of energy is needed to produce the same quality temperature in the home. This is also due to the fact that the temperatures of soil and/or water are more consistent than the temperature of air. These pumps are generally installed in the ground or in water.

There is also a hybrid heat pump system which combines the geothermal and air source systems; however, the efficiency level attained by these hybrids is not as efficient as the 100% air source or geothermal systems.

As long as you have your heat pump installed by a dependable contractor, you will definitely find a reduction in your heat, cooling, and repair bills; and, given the right climate, all of the features of a central air system can easily be attained in using a heat pump.



Jason Grace
on behalf of the
BascoTec Internet Limited
Technologie Park 13
33100 Paderborn
Germany

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