Heat Pump Benefits and Considerations

This clean technology is environmentally friendly, affordable to operate and can last longer than other heating and cooling systems.

• Efficient and low-cost: Heat pumps can be up to 400% efficient - much more than heating with oil, propane or electric resistance baseboards. This can lead to savings on your energy bills. 
• Heat and cool with one system: Heat pumps provide both efficient heating and cooling, which means you can use the same system to heat your home in the winter and cool it in the summer. 
• Reduced greenhouse gas emissions: Heat pumps emit less greenhouse gases, which is better for the environment.
• Lots of options: Heat pumps can be installed with or without ductwork and can heat and cool either an individual room or your whole home.
• Electric usage: A heat pump is an electrical system, so running one will add to your electrical use. In many cases, that additional electrical use is offset by savings elsewhere, such as a propane or oil heating fuel bill. Of course, if you’re adding a heat pump where there was no cooling source before, it will increase your electric use.

Resources and Information

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