With the depletion of the Earth’s natural gas and oil reserves and the growing concern over air pollution, more and more homeowners are searching for an eco friendly way to heat their homes and help reduce their individual carbon footprints. Air Source Heat Pumps offer a way for homeowners in milder climates to heat and cool their homes without relying on natural gas and the pollution it causes.
Air Source Heat Pumps
Air source heat pumps, or ASHPs, is a pump that uses outdoor air as a source for heating and cooling the inside of a building. ASHPs can even be used to heat water up to about 175 degrees Fahrenheit, or 80 degrees Celsius.
Clean Energy
One advantage of using an air source heat pump is the clean energy it provides. This type of heating uses less electricity than typical electric home heaters, using the electric power source to pull in heat from outdoors. Homeowners living in areas where utility companies offer wind powered electricity can benefit from using eco friendly energy for their electricity as well.
Home Temperatures
ASHP units are generally used in homes where winters are milder because this type of heating becomes less efficient at temperatures below 41 degrees Fahrenheit, and can even frost up at temperatures between 32 and 41 degrees. There are air source heat pumps that are designed for colder climates which can provide heat up to -20 degrees Fahrenheit for individuals looking for a more eco friendly option where winters are more severe.
Another solution for homeowners living areas with more severe winters is to have a supplemental heating source and turn off the ASHP when the temperature outside drops too low for the air source heat pump to work efficiently.
Minimal Maintenaince
ASHP units are fairly simple to maintain, and require homeowners essentially to keep the outdoor heat exchanger and fan clean, brushing away leaves and other outdoor debris that can accumulate. It is also a good idea to have a heating technician inspect air source heat pumps on a routine basis to make sure the unit is working efficiently.
In a world where natural gas and oil resources are being depleted and home heating costs are becoming more and more expensive, finding alternative energy resources is more important than ever. Air source heat pumps are one way for individual homeowners to help reduce pollution and energy consumption without sacrificing the comfort of a warm home, while keeping utility bills lower.
Written in association with Geothermal International
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