Discover the Power of Heat Pumps
Did you know, heat pumps were invented in the 1850s?
Swiss pioneers were the first to utilize the technology for heating buildings! Heat Pump technology isn’t new, but it is getting more advanced.
What is a Heat Pump?
Imagine a system that keeps your home perfectly comfortable all year round. That's what a heat pump does!
Heat pumps are like superheroes for your home comfort. They have the amazing ability to move heat from one place to another. In the winter, they gather heat energy from the outside air – even when it's chilly – and bring it inside to keep you warm. And when summer hits, they reverse their superpowers, taking the heat from inside your home and releasing it outdoors to keep things cool.
This clever technology means you can enjoy a cozy home in the winter and a refreshingly cool home in the summer, all while using less energy and saving money on your bills.
How Does a Heat Pump Work?
In the winter, it acts like a heat magnet, collecting heat energy from the outside air and bringing it inside. Yes, even on those chilly winter days, there's still heat in the air! The heat pump concentrates this energy and releases it into your home to keep you warm and toasty.
In the summer, it reverses direction, acting like a heat eraser. It removes heat from inside your home and sends it back outside, keeping things cool and comfortable.
This clever process allows heat pumps to be incredibly energy efficient. They're not creating heat, just moving it around – saving you money and reducing your impact on the environment.
Different Heat Pump Solutions
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These are the most common type of heat pump in Canada.
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They pull heat from the outside air to warm your home in the winter and reverse the process to cool it in the summer.
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They're super efficient and can significantly reduce your energy bills.
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How many bills do I need?Usually, just one per utility company! Most bills have an "Annual Use" chart that helps us crunch the numbers.
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