For homeowners in or around Sun Prairie, having a heating system is critical to keeping safe and warm during the winter months. A great way to accomplish that goal is with a heat pump in place. These energy efficiency heating systems move air from outside, into your home, as a means to regulate temperature. Because of this process, they can actually be more energy efficient than larger systems. At Cardinal Heating & Air Conditioning we are available for heat pump services ranging from new system installations to repairs. Our technicians are trained using the latest technologies, so you can rest easy knowing you’re getting the best services around.
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- What is a heat pump?
A heat pump is an all-in-one heating and air conditioning system that works year-round to keep you comfortable. During warmer months, a heat pump works as a normal air conditioner. It extracts heat from inside the home and transfers it to the outdoor air. In colder weather, however, the process reverses—the unit collects heat from the outdoor air and transfers it inside your home. Heat pumps are energy efficient and helps reduce your carbon footprint.
- What do all those air conditioner and heat pump ratings mean?
SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) is a system for rating the efficiency of cooling equipment. The higher the SEER rating, the less your unit will cost to operate. HSPF (Heating Seasonal Performance Factor) is a measurement similar to SEER, but it measures the efficiency of the heating portion of a heat pump.
What Makes Heat Pumps Different?
Unlike traditional heating systems, like furnaces and boilers that heat air before sending it into your home, heat pumps pull heat energy from outside your home, and send it inside. This system can also be reversed during the summer months, which make it a versatile addition to your home HVAC system.
Heat pumps are also smaller than traditional systems because they do not require the same heating elements internally. This makes for a smaller system that takes up less space in your home, and consumes less energy to boot.
4 Ways to Tell you Need Heat Pump Repairs
It’s important to make sure your heating system is working properly, especially ahead of the winter season. Some indicators to look out for that you need heat pump repairs include:
- High Energy Bills: If you’ve switched to a heat pump in your home, then you expect to save on your utility costs. This is why anytime you see a spike in your bill, particularly during a heavy use season like the winter, a damaged heat pump may be to blame.
- Fluctuating Temperatures: Heat Pumps work a little differently than traditional systems because they do not create heat themselves. Because of this, they need to remain effective to maintain the temperatures you want in your home. If you find that cold air is being pushed in when you want hot, or vice versa, a more serious problem is at fault.
- Indoor Air Quality: These systems pull air indoors from around your home. They come equipped with quality filtration systems to prevent impurities from making their way indoors. If you notice a decline in the indoor air quality, a faulty filter in the heat pump could be to blame.
- Noisy Operation: Heat pumps have fans and mechanical components that help them move air from outdoors inside your home. If your unit starts making strange noises, like grinding or banging, there may be a mechanical issues to blame.
If any of these issues are present in your home, then you need heat pump repair services. Our technicians perform thorough inspections to get ot the source of the problem. Once found, we will provide you with quality repairs that fix the issue the first time.
Heat Pump Installation Services
At Cardinal Heating & Air Conditioning we offer installation services for all our customers in and around the Sun Prairie area. When you hire us for a heat pump installation we will help you find a unit that works for your budget, perform the installations, and run testing to make sure everything is working properly before leaving your home.
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