Do Sandy Springs Heat Pumps Save You Cash and Energy?

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Heat Pumps Sandy Springs

It is important to know at the outset what a Sandy Springs heat pump accomplishes when it is installed in your home. Heat pumps use electricity to move heat from a cold outside to a warm inside; or to move heat from inside to outside as the weather dictates.

A high efficiency Sandy Springs heat pump is indicated by the acronym HSPF. (Heating Season Performance Factor), and is obtained by dividing the total space heating requirement by the total electric energy consumed by the heat pump. The HSPF rates both the efficiency of the compressor and the electric resistance elements. The highest efficiency rating is 8-10 : the DOE requires a minimum of 7.7 HSPF, but in colder climates, one should pursue the highest HSPF appropriate. HSPF numbers can be taken from the EnergyGuide Label on each pump sold in the U.S.

A significant number of problems occur when an incorrect refrigerant charge causes a reduction in the heat pump’s efficiency and performance. Too much or too little refrigerant installed at the site of application rather than the factory, reduces the heat pump’s efficiency and performance and often some alteration of the duct work can solve the problem. Checking for leaky ducts and diminished airflow can be done at the same time.

Geothermal or ground source heat pumps require you to dig down into the earth for a heat source and therefore need complex and more costly heat transfer systems. These are in contrast to air source heat pumps which can be had for approximately 1/5 of the cost of a ground system, however it is less costly to run a ground source system because the temperature of ground and water are more constant than the air source.

A ground system is protected from the beatings of the weather, but repairs are costlier to perform in the ground. Also, your utility bill will increase with an air source system because more supplemental energy may be needed to run the system especially in cold southern areas.

Neglect will not pay! Running efficiency will be reduced over the years. If the system is kept in good running order it will save you 30-40% per year. You must have the right system for your weather. In summary, you will save money on a new system installation, and on your utility bills. Factory trained, NATE Certified Sandy Springs air conditioning and furnace repair technicians.