Heat pumps can be a great, high-efficiency option for homes throughout the State of Pennsylvania. While our winters are harsh, the right heat pump for you can effectively handle low temperatures and keep your family comfortable in the process. Learn more about everything heat pumps have to offer by giving an experienced Pennsylvania heat pump specialist at Fischer Heating & Air Conditioning a call today.
Cold-Climate Air-Source Heat Pumps
The most common type of heat pump is the ASHP – or air-source heat pump – that transfers heat from the air outside. Newer cold-climate models are better prepared to handle Pennsylvania’s frigid temperatures effectively and efficiently. These units are specifically designed to work well in temperatures that are below freezing.
However, in areas that have the potential to get very cold, which include the State of Pennsylvania, a backup heat source such as a furnace is often recommended. A popular option is a dual-fuel system that combines an electric heat pump with a gas or oil furnace, which affords greater warmth in extreme conditions. An electric furnace can also be used. The heating source that the system turns to is based on the most efficient option given the conditions at the time.
Geothermal Heat Pumps
Geothermal heat pumps (GHPs), or ground-source heat pumps, extract heat directly from the ground. Just a few feet below the earth’s surface, the ground holds steady at a relatively constant temperature throughout the year. GHPs are both efficient and environmentally friendly, and they have staying power that can extend well beyond the 20-year mark.
While the cost of geothermal heat pumps in terms of both the unit itself and installation is higher, the benefits tend to outpace the cost. In fact, their high efficiency can translate to overall savings in the long run.
Ductless Mini-Splits
Mini splits are very efficient HVAC systems that do not use ductwork. Instead, they provide targeted heating and cooling. Prime examples of where mini splits are great options include all the following:
- Retrofits
- Spaces that don’t have ductwork
- Small homes
- Added rooms
- Any hot or cold zones throughout a house
Imagine putting an addition on your home. A ductless mini split may be a better heating and cooling option than taxing your current system and extending its ductwork.
Mini splits have a lot to recommend them, including the fact that they bypass the energy loss associated with ductwork. They are also compact and flexible in terms of installation, which helps to ensure that they don’t take up valuable real estate in smaller spaces.
Consult with a Trusted Pennsylvania Heat Pump Professional Today
When it comes to keeping your home comfortable throughout Pennsylvania’s harsh winters and long, hot summers, you have options. In fact, a heat pump might be everything you’re looking for in a heating and cooling system. The knowledgeable heat pump specialists at Fischer Heating & Air Conditioning help homeowners throughout the Greater Philadelphia area resolve their heating and cooling needs with high-quality systems and expert installation. Learn more by giving us a call at 484-326-4703 today.
