Heat Pumps - Year-round Comfort

February 10, 2015

Is it really realistic to be comfortable no matter the temperature without a problem in your heating and cooling system? It seems like a distant possibility, especially in the Bay Area. Choosing which comfort system is the one for you also impacts your wallet, so making the most up-to-date decision is vital to making your home comfortable in the long run.

There is an all-in-one system that could be just what you’re scanning for, and don’t let the title fool you into thinking it’s only used for heating and not for cooling. Heat pumps are affordable and energy efficient and may be just what you need. In the cooling mode, heat pumps take heat from inside the home just like an average air conditioner. However, in the heating mode, a heat pump reverses the routine and removes heat from outdoor air to heat the inside. Heat pumps can be the ideal solution to annual efficient heating and cooling because yes; it can do both! All it requires is to be installed and you’ll increase your energy efficiency right away if you are exchanging it for an older outdated system.

Let’s break it down. What are the main positivies to getting a heat pump in the Bay Area?

  • Two appliances in one: For the reason that a heat pump heats and cools you will not need different furnace and air conditioner.
  • Clean operation: heat pumps run on electricity and do not [[use|utilize|need[41] fossil fuels like natural gas or propane.

A heat pump may be the correct answer for you and the comfort of your home, specifically if it’s time to exchange your current heating and cooling system. They are awesome all-in-one systems that, when used in the right environment, will definitely provide you with annual comfort. If you would like to learn more about heat pumps, how they work into the the Bay Area weather and if they are right for your home, give our pros at Contra Costa Heating & AC a call at 510-343-9841.