While heat pumps provide plenty of warmth to your home or business, they also cool it efficiently. HVAC contractors are providing business and homeowners with more of these alternative devices than ever. Whether you are searching for an air conditioner replacement or installing a new system, here is a brief guide to heat pumps, how they function, and whether they are right for you. 

What Types Are Available? 

There are different heat pumps available for commercial and residential use. A popular choice is the air-source heat pump, also known as an air-air heat pump. Absorption, mini-split devices, ground-source pumps, technologically advanced all-climate pumps, and reverse cycle chillers are also available. 

How Do They Work? 

All heat pumps operate upon the principle of heat transfer. Instead of burning fuel, the pump passes warm or cold air from one area to another. Innovative air-source heat pumps pull air from the exterior of the building and pump it inside through refrigerant-filled coils. Absorption heat pumps are powered by an energy source like solar or water, while mini-split ones connect an outdoor air unit to multiple units inside.

Ground-source devices work by absorbing energy from the earth or an underground water source. The cold or warm air is then transferred indoors. Reverse cycle chillers heat and cool water instead of air. State of the art, all-climate heat pumps will provide you with more temperature flexibility and energy efficiency than separate cooling and heating systems. Since they pull in both types of air, you don’t need a heater and air conditioner. They are also ideal for controlling heating and cooling costs in temperate climates.

If you aren’t sure which heat pump to choose, talk to Parker's Heating & Cooling in Cairo, GA. They will help you find the right one for your needs. To make an appointment for installation or maintenance, call (229) 377-9129. For information about their services, installations, and maintenance plans, visit their website.