When it comes to keeping your home warm during the colder months, choosing the right heating system can be a bit tricky. Two of the most popular options are heat pumps and furnaces. While both can keep you cozy, they work a little differently, and knowing the differences can help you make the best decision for your home. As a leading provider of heat pumps and gas furnaces, the team from Primo Heat understands that durability and operating costs also play crucial roles in your decision-making process.
Heat Pump
A heat pump is a handy system that can heat and cool your home. It works by moving heat around instead of creating it. In winter, a heat pump will pull heat from the outside air and bring it inside. In the summer, it works in reverse, taking heat from inside your home and sending it outside.
Heat pumps are energy-efficient when compared to other electrical systems, meaning they use less energy than say baseboard heat. A downside is they do not work as well when temperatures drop around freezing because there is less heat to pull from the air. This makes them a considerable choice for places with milder winters.
Furnace
A furnace is a tried-and-true system for heating your home, especially when it gets below freezing. Furnaces work by burning fuel, like natural gas or oil, or by using electricity to create heat, which is then sent throughout your home.
Unlike heat pumps, furnaces do not rely on outside air, so they will keep your house warm even when it is freezing outside. They are perfect for places with harsh winters, since they are designed to work no matter how cold it gets.
Modern furnace models are still pretty efficient. The only catch is that furnaces only heat your home, so you would need a separate cooling system for the summer.
For more information about our installation services for heat pumps and furnaces, feel free to contact the Primo Heat team. You can reach us via our online contact form, and we will gladly address any inquiries you have about our services for your specific project.