What is a Heat Pump System?

A heat pump system is a highly energy efficient heating system for your home.

The difference between a regular furnace and a heat pump system is in the way heat is generated. With a furnace, gas is used to create heat.

A heat pump generates heat by using electricity to move outside air into your home. Even if the outside air is chilly, a heat pump moves it into and heats your home.

Both are forced-air systems set apart by the gas-powered creation vs. movement of air for heating your home.

Why a Heat Pump is an Energy Efficient Investment for your Home

Choosing a heating system for your home is an important decision. Here are some reasons why a heat pump heating system might make sense for you.

  • Works well with moderate Bay Area temperatures. Heat pumps are a great choice for warming your home on chilly nights. Because they tend to lose efficiency when temperatures dip down into extremely cold temperatures, they work better with the Bay Area’s more moderate temperatures. In fact, they work well in our area all year long.
  • Energy efficiency. Conserving energy tends to be important to homeowners. If a highly energy efficient heating system is important to you, this benefit alone may tip the scales for you over a traditional gas-powered furnace.
    Heat pumps use existing outside air and require only a small amount of electricity to move it through the system to heat your home. This makes a heat pump one of the most energy efficient options on the market for heating/cooling your home.
  • All-in-one heating and cooling system. A heat pump system has the capability to both heat and cool your home. Using the same concept of moving outside air into and through your home, it is an all-in-one heating and cooling system.
  • Connects to existing ductwork. Contrary to the idea that installing a heat pump system requires a complete reconfiguration of your home’s duct system, it does not. Because a heat pump is a forced air system just like a furnace, it doesn’t require special or a brand new duct system. It connects to existing ductwork.

If you have questions or want to learn more about whether a heat pump system is the right choice for your Sonoma County home, contact the experts at Dale HCS for answers. Call today and schedule a free consultation.