Reasons A Heat Pump Is a Good Option

Plenty of homeowners here in Grovetown, GA contact us to inquire about installing a heat pump. One of the most common questions they ask is if a it is a viable year-round HVAC option. Here are four reasons that a heat pump is a good year-round option.

1. High Cooling Efficiency

One important reason that heat pumps are good year-round is that they offer excellent cooling efficiency. Today’s most efficient models feature SEER ratings of up to 24. That places them among the most efficient cooling systems you can find today.

2. Even Higher Heating Efficiency

Heat pumps are even more efficient when used to heat your home. In many cases, they achieve energy efficiency ratios of 400% or more. That’s more than four times the efficiency of even the latest and greatest conventional furnace.

3. Heat Pump Works in Freezing Conditions

One of the worries homeowners have about heat pumps is that they won’t provide enough heat in freezing temperatures. Some use auxiliary electric or gas-powered heaters to compensate for that. However, the latest Trane heat pumps can provide reliable heat down to zero degrees Fahrenheit.

4. A Heat Pump is Environmentally Friendly

Switching to a heat pump to heat and cool your home year-round will also lower your carbon footprint. Since they’re so efficient, they don’t require as much electricity to provide the same heating and cooling benefits. That translates into far fewer carbon emissions associated with the electricity generation needed to power them.

The bottom line is that heat pumps are an excellent choice for homeowners in Grovetown, GA. They’re cost-effective, efficient, and provide excellent indoor comfort year-round. So, if you want a new heat pump in your home, contact us at Doc Savage Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. today.

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