Save Money this Summer with a Cincinnati Heat Pump

Replacing a traditional electric resistance central air furnace and air conditioning system with a heat pump can keep your Cincinnati home cool and keep your utility bill low. Find answers below to some of homeowners’ most frequently asked questions about heat pumps.

What is a Heat Pump?

A heat pump is mechanical-compression cycle refrigeration system that can run in either direction to either heat or cool a controlled space. This means that it runs warm air between areas, instead of generating heat like standard systems do. Two parts are used to do this – an outside unit that operates a lot like most air conditioners do, and inside unit called an air handler.

How Does It Work?

Heat energy is present in air, even when it feels cold outside. The heat pump extracts that heat from the air and moves it into your home. The reverse happens in the summer – the air handler pulls the warm air from your home and transfers it outside, cooling your space.

The biggest efficiency savings from a heat pump comes during the cooler seasons, making it ideal for a climate like Cincinnati’s. Electricity usage can be slashed by as much as 50% over standard furnaces and baseboard heaters, according to Energy.gov.

Using a heat pump in the summer has benefits too, though. A high-efficiency heat pump dehumidifies better than typical air conditioners, meaning the unit has to work less to keep your home perfectly chilled.

How to Get Started

So how do you find out if a heat pump is the perfect choice for your home? Contact our experts who will take into account the size of your home and your existing duct system when choosing the right heat pump system for your needs. The NATE-certified heat pump technicians at Nelson Comfort can walk you through the process, and provide the proper installation to help you maximize your savings. Call us today to set up an appointment!

About The Author

Dan Detmer

Dan Detmer is the owner of Nelson Comfort. Dan was born into the heating and cooling industry, coming from a family of well respected HVAC contractors in Dayton, Ohio. After working in the family business, Dan decided to work for a local HVAC wholesale business helping local contractors grow their business. When he felt his heart moving him back into the residential and light commercial business, Dan joined the Mortimer Heating & Cooling team in Cincinnati, where he had called home and become part of the community for several years. After a short period of time Dan purchased the company and created what is today, Nelson Comfort. Today he operates a company based on integrity, honesty, and stellar customer service. If you have any questions feel free to tweet (at sign) NelsonComfort and we will get right back with you!