At Scorpion Heating and Cooling will help you narrow down the best heat pump options for your home.

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A heat pump is quite different from your standard furnace or boiler, in that it can heat as well as cool your home. Several factors can determine how much a new heat pump installation will cost, but the type of heat pump you choose has the largest impact. Our expert HVAC technicians at Scorpion Heating and Cooling will help you narrow down the best heat pump options for your home.

IS A HEAT PUMP THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR ME?

A heat pump can be a great choice if you want an efficient way to heat and cool your home. It’s a more energy-efficient and cost-effective option than an air conditioner. However, these products are more expensive upfront and may require more maintenance.

HOW HEAT PUMPS DIFFERENT THAN REGULAR FURNACES AND AC CONDENSERS?

There are 4 steps to the heat pump’s vapor-compression refrigeration process. This process is based on a principle that by changing the states of a refrigerant medium (gas to liquid and vice versa), we can control the movement of heat.

When the heat pump is running, refrigerant is constantly circulating through these components that cause the state changes:

Evaporator

Compressor

Condenser

Expansion Valve

Firstly, very cold refrigerant absorbs heat from the air outside through heat exchanger coils.

Then, the refrigerant passes through a compressor. The increase in pressure causes the refrigerant to change state (liquid to gas), which raises the temperature.

In step three, the heat pump condenser passes through another network of heat exchanger coils, transferring heat from the refrigerant cycle to the water heating circuit (or ‘wet heat distribution system’). This heated water then circulates around the radiators and underfloor heating system in your home, giving off heat as it goes.

In step 4 of the heat pump cycle, the cooled refrigerant passes through an expansion valve. The pressure drops, causing the refrigerant to cool and change state (gas to liquid). The refrigerant is now ready to begin the process again.