Benefits of using a heat pump at home

Part of a central heating and cooling system, a heat pump uses outside air to both heat a home in the winter and cool it in the summer.

In this article, we would like to answer the following questions that are frequently asked to us.

• What is a heat pump?
• What are the advantages of using a heat pump?
• How does a heat pump work? Does it work?
• How much does a heat pump electricity cost?

You can find many ways to heat your home. There are many options available to you such as Natural Gas,  Stoves, Electric heaters, radiant heating and resistive heating systems. Warming up using a heat pump on winter days when cold air comes to our country is a suitable alternative to stay warm and comfortable.

Technically, a heat pump is a mechanical compression cycle cooling system that can be reversed to heat or cool a controlled area. You can think of a heat pump as a heat carrier that constantly moves hot air from one place to another where it is needed or not needed, depending on the season.

There are two basic types of heat pumps. An air source heat pump uses electricity to produce heat which is then pumped into a building. A geothermal heat pump is similar. But instead of taking heat from the surrounding air, it takes it from the ground. Here are some advantages of using a heat pump for your heating needs:

• Heat pumps are very easy to use.
• Heat pumps are less expensive than other heating methods.
• Heat pumps do not burn anything to produce heat, so they do not create toxic carbon monoxide as a byproduct, making them safer to use.
• Heat pumps do not dry out the air.
• Heat pumps are maintenance-free. , productive systems. An air source heat pump consumes about half the energy it produces as heat. With a geothermal pump, this figure increases approximately six times.
• Heat pumps are long-lasting and very reliable.
• Heat pumps take up less space than other heating units.
• Heat pumps are better for the environment because they do not create harmful emissions.

Whether you install the heat pump in a new home , or renew, heat pumps are an attractive option that will add value to your home and provide clean, efficient heat for decades.

Keep in mind that heat pumps are best in moderate climates, and in cooler temperatures an additional heating source may be necessary. As a year-round solution for home comfort, Ekotec domestically produced heat pumps can be an important part of your heating and cooling system. Ekotec can help you decide if a heat pump system is right for you.