Whats the difference between Air Conditioners & Heat Pumps?
Heat Pump Air conditioners and heat pumps will often look identical in design, foot print, etc. A heat pump can be used instead of an air conditioning unit to keep your home comfortable all year long. During the summer months, a heat pump draws heat out of your home to cool it. In the winter, it draws heat from outside air into your home to warm it (even though air may be cold in the winter, there is heat in the air). If you are located in an area where the winter temperature is usually 40 degrees or above, a heat pump can more efficiently heat your home than an electric furnace. Air Conditioner A traditional home comfort system has two parts: an indoor unit, such as a furnace or air handler, and an outdoor unit. An air conditioner is the outdoor unit that rejects heat from your home. Indoor and outdoor units are designed to work together. When the air conditioner is properly matched with a furnace or air handler, you get maximum efficiency and longer system life. Air conditioning and
