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Heat and Cool Your Home with an Efficient Heat Pump Installation from Carolina Comfort

Heating and cooling represent most of your utility costs. With a heat pump installation from Carolina Comfort, you can save with an energy efficient heat pump installation. A heat pump is an excellent choice here in the Carolinas. Our winters are fairly mild so a heat pump option makes for an economical choice.

How a Heat Pump Works and What to Expect

Heat pumps sound as if they just heat your home, but they also cool. Basically, they move heat from one place to another. Depending on the type of heat pump, it can transfer heat between the air inside and outside of your home. This type of heat pump is an air source heat pump, and it’s the most common here in our region of North Carolina.

Air source heat pumps work by moving air between indoor and outdoor. Unlike furnaces that generate heat, air source heat pumps absorb heat from the outside air—even in cold weather—and moves it indoors. In the summer, it just reverses the process. The system removes heat from inside your home and releases it outdoors, which keeps you cool.

What Happens When You Need a Heat Pump Repair?

Here at Carolina Comfort, we provide repair assistance 24/7 should something go awry with your heat pump. Plus, we offer the preventive maintenance Comfort Club program for those who are looking to prolong the life of their heat pump system or just to have peace of mind during the season changes. Whatever you need, our team of comfort experts are here for you.

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With a heat pump, you still need refrigerant. Refrigerant is what keeps everything cool and circulates throughout the system. There is also a compression that basically pressurizes the refrigerant and moves it through the system. You’ll also find a reversing valve that enables the flow to operate in reverse direction. This allows the system to work in reverse in seasons where you need the heat. There is also an expansion valve that regulates the refrigerate depending upon the desired temperature.

Here are the Top Three Things to Think About When thinking about a Heat Pump

While heat pumps are pretty straight forward and used in millions of homes, there are a few things that you need to ask to ensure it’s the right choice for you and your family home.

  • Local Climate:

So, newer heat pumps can work efficiently down to -15 degrees Fahrenheit. In our area, we serve the NC mountain region, and it can get cold. For most people, a heat pump is sufficient. For others, you may want to consider a backup heat source just in case. It’s truly a preference and a budget decision. However, a Carolina Comfort HVAC expert can answer your questions on this topic as it is one of discussion when considering a heat pump in our area.

If you live more in the Piedmont region, you’ll be fine. The temperatures in this area range from the upper 20 degrees to 30 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter. A heat pump will work just fine in these temperatures without any other heat source.

  • Home Size:

Just like any other HVAC system, a heat pump needs appropriate sizing. If not sized correctly, a heat pump may struggle to keep up with the heating and cooling needs of your home. Here at Carolina Comfort, our team of experts will perform a load calculation to ensure that your new heat pump is sized correctly.

  • Energy Efficiency:

If you’re looking at the purchase of a heat pump to save on energy costs, you’re looking at the right product. There are a few other things that you may want to consider getting the most utility savings from your heat pump. First, ask a Carolina Comfort specialists about a programable thermostat. A smart thermostat will save you upwards of an additional 5 to 10 percent each year, which can turn into significant savings. Improve your insulation and sealing before your new system is installed, and you’ll save even more. Try not to create wide swings on your temperature settings. Keeping a more consistent temperature during the day will help keep cost lower.

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