Can We See The Cool From Here?

Here we are, October 21st and we are expecting mid-nineties tomorrow and the next day. Many places in the U.S. have already seen snow and we are still running mid-summer temperatures (for the rest of the country).

But as we move on this month we will see our air conditioners run fewer hours each day. While that is very good for our pocketbooks, it means it will soon be time to expect of heating systems and furnaces to take over keeping us warm and comfortable.

If your home or business uses a heat pump it will need to reverse its operation from cooling to heating. That means it is time for the heat pump to have its fall tune-up.  If your heat-pump isn’t running correctly it could mean many wasted dollars as it tries to keep you and your family warm and comfortable.

If you aren’t familiar with a heat pump here is a look at the operation. Simply put, a heat pump is a device that uses a small amount of energy to move heat from one location to another. 

While air conditioners and freezers are familiar examples of heat pumps, the term "heat pump" is more general and applies to many HVAC (heating, ventilating, and air conditioning) devices used for space heating or space cooling. When a heat pump is used for heating, it employs the same basic refrigeration-type cycle used by an air conditioner or a refrigerator, but in the opposite direction - releasing heat into the air-conditioned space rather than the surrounding environment. In this use, heat pumps generally draw heat from the cooler external air or from the ground

Not too difficult, right? Heat pumps are typically used to pull heat out of the air or ground to heat a home or office building, but they can be reversed to cool a building. In a way, if you know how an air conditioner works, then you already know a lot about how a heat pump works. This is because heat pumps and air conditioners operate in a very similar way.

One of the biggest advantages of a heat pump over a standard HVAC unit is that there's no need to install separate systems to heat and cool your home. Heat pumps also work extremely efficiently, because they simply transfer heat, rather than burn fuel to create it. This makes them a little more green than a gas-burning furnace. And they don't just heat and cool buildings. If you've ever enjoyed a hot tub or heated swimming pool, then you probably have a heat pump to thank. They work best in moderate climates, so if you don't experience extreme heat and cold in your neck of the woods, then using a heat pump instead of a furnace and air conditioner could help you save a little money each month.

Looking for fast and fair HVAC service or replacement? Aaron’s Mechanical Services wants you to stay comfortable all year round.  Most important we want you to spend the least amount of money possible while you stay comfortable. If your furnace or HVAC unit needs service or replacement please think of us and call at 623-388-4436 and we will come to you and solve your cooling / heating unit’s service needs.

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