| pumps are becoming more popular as the cost of | | | | models feature added energy efficiency and more |
| heating is rising. Heat pumps are a great source of | | | | reliability than past models. There are ground source |
| heat and for some can be used as a main heating | | | | models that pull heat from the ground instead of the |
| source. Most people do not understand a heat pump | | | | air. These models provide a more constant |
| or how it works and this is key to getting the most | | | | temperature as ground temperatures are more stable |
| from a heat pump. This appliance is an efficient way | | | | than air temperatures. Some models are made with a |
| to tackle high heating bills. | | | | storage so when the pump pulls more air than is |
| Heat pumps work much like air conditioners. They | | | | needed it is stored and used when needed. This allows |
| draw in outside air to heat a home. They take the | | | | the heat pump to be more sufficient and provide a |
| warm air out of the outside air and then provide that | | | | better heat source. Most heat pumps are operated like |
| air to the home. In areas where winters are mild a heat | | | | a typical furnace with a thermostat that allows for |
| pump can provide enough heat that no other heating | | | | them to be turned on and off at certain temperatures. |
| source is necessary. However, in a cold environment a | | | | Heat pumps are just gaining in popularity. They are |
| heat pump may not be able to pull enough warm air to | | | | proving to be a stable heat source that can save big |
| provide sufficient heat. Heat pumps can also serve as | | | | money on heating and energy bills. Heat pumps are |
| an air conditioner by pulling warm air from inside the | | | | being made with more and more features that are |
| house and pushing it outside. Again, though, in an | | | | making them more efficient and more comparable to |
| incredibly warm atmosphere the heat pump may not | | | | other heating sources. The key to using a heat pump |
| be able to pull a sufficient amount of warm air out and | | | | is to understand the limitations and learn the proper |
| an additional cooling source may be needed. | | | | way to use one. A heat pump can really be a great |
| The newer models of heat pumps offer great | | | | addition and a superior choice for a home. |
| features that make then even more alluring. Many new | | | | |