What are the Pros and Cons of Heat Pumps?

if you've been shopping around for a way to upgrade your heating and air system you've probably came across air source heat pumps while these options compared to other heating and cooling systems are very popular for many reasons they may or may not be the right fit for you stay tuned to find out the pros and cons of air source heat bumps [Music] here at Monkey Wrench we've been helping many homeowners with their heating and cooling systems and we've installed our fair share of different systems and in this video I will walk you through the pros and cons of heat pumps hey if you're new to this channel we cover a wide range of heating and air topics so make sure you subscribe we add new videos every week jumping right into it some of the pros of heat pumps are efficiency energy bills are a big factor for any HVAC owner with electricity rate Rising 14 in the last 10 years heat pumps provide an efficient option over traditional heating and cooling systems because heat pumps transfer heat rather than create it there's less energy needed during the heating process this design translates to about 50 percent less energy consumed when heating a home compared to Standard Electric heating systems two in one design while there are some larger heat pump designs there are also many Slimmer ones that can save you a lot of space you can also count on having to set aside less space overall since a heat pump houses both Heating and Cooling elements a heat pump can come in handy for homes that are tight on real estate eliminate the danger of combustion based heating protecting your family is a top priority and while many homeowners don't often think about their traditional gas or oil-based furnace as a danger the risks are inherent running a gas or oil-based furnace introduces several pitfalls for one there is the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning in faulty units according to the center of Disease Control carbon monoxide poisoning kills hundreds of people annually and leaves thousands more ill air source heat pumps also reduce the risk of fire or explosion which adds another layer of protection for you and your family aside from safeguarding your family heat pumps also provide added Comfort due to a specific design feature not found in Tradition additional air conditioners and heaters easy multi-zone configuration with a heat pump you have the option to run a ductless system opting for a ductless system gives you the freedom to heat and cool each room as you see fit while you can achieve a multi-zone system using traditional components the process may require adding an additional unit and multiple thermal stats a heat pump makes things much easier with individual Air Handlers placed inside each room of your home each indoor air handler is controllable to ensure that your family can attain their ideal Comfort if you have the space indoors a ductless system is a win-win for everyone in the household now that we've covered the pros let's explore some of the downsides of heat pumps that you should consider while shopping around one of the biggest pitfalls of heat pumps is their cost to install heat pumps are on average five percent more expensive than traditional air conditioners the cost to install is also higher the main reason for the price difference between traditional air conditioners and heat pumps is that heat pumps both heat and cool heat pumps to pull double duty and the price does reflect as much it's best to keep this in mind when shopping around for heat pumps to gauge your expectations going forward because air source heat pumps are electric you can count on your electricity bills going up instead of running a gas furnace with its own separate tab air source heat pumps rely on electricity meaning consistently higher electricity bills on the plus side you won't have to worry about any of the dangers that come with a gas furnace so there's a bit of give and take there requires more maintenance this one's a little tricky heat pumps may require more maintenance than a standard air conditioner but this is because they have more moving Parts the complexity of heat pumps comes from the two-in-one design that allows them to heat and cool think of it this way you'll have to schedule yearly maintenance for traditional air conditioners with furnaces anyway but with the heat pump the maintenance schedule is matched together since they pulled double duty poor severe weather performance this downside is more specific for anyone in a colder climate because heat pumps don't generate heat and instead pool heat from the outside they're not star players in severe weather heat pumps can struggle to pull in heat in anything below 25 degrees Fahrenheit heat pumps Thrive when temperatures above 40 degrees Fahrenheit anything below 40 degrees will cause the heat pump's efficiency to slip and it will need to consume more power to do its job this is a big one to wait for anyone who lives in a region with harsh Winters while it isn't the most significant downside it is important to know so that you can build a realistic idea of what to expect as a heat pump owner so is a heat pump right for you we've broken down the pros and cons of heat pumps to help you decide guide whether you should consider adding one to your home not only do you have a better idea what heat pumps do and don't do well but now you'll be able to shop around with more of a critical eye to ensure you find the right fit for you and your family if you found any of the information in this video useful make sure to subscribe stay up to date with all things Plumbing Heating and Air

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Length: 5min 23sec (323 seconds)

Published: Tue Apr 18 2023