Find out if this heating and cooling system is a good alternative for your home.
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Heating and cooling technology has advanced considerably over the years to keep homes comfortable.
However, you could be missing out on new and more effective technology, like a heat pump.
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What Is a Heat Pump?
A heat pump is a heating and cooling appliance installed outside the home, similar to an air conditioner.
This can occur even when the temperature outside the home is cooler than inside the home.
Additionally, a heat pump can be used in reverse to cool the home.
The heat pump system absorbs heat from the inside air, then releases it outside or into the ground.
This appliance both heats and cools the home.
Switching the mode is accomplished by using the reversing valve or a setting on a thermostat.
The heat is carried indoors and then blown through a series of ducts to spread it throughout the home.
Ductless heat pumpsdont use a series of ducts throughout the home.
They can even be used tocontrol indoor humidityandreduce energy useby up to 80%.
Homeowners can even use a heat pump to helpimprove the air qualityin the home and control humidity levels.
They also pair well with solar panels to further improveenergy efficiency and savings.
Heat pumps also haveproblems with colder climates.
Keep the registers open and clean the outdoor coils whenever they appear dirty.
