Either one will heat your home - but in very different ways.
A heat pump uses the air from outside to both heat and cool your home. That means your heat pump acts as an air conditioner when things get hot and a heater when it’s cold outside. In addition to its flexibility, heat pumps are very energy-efficient.
A furnace is a separate system that uses fuel (typically electric or gas) to create heat and deliver it throughout your home. A high-efficiency gas furnace is about 95-98 percent efficient. Since furnaces only run when you need it, they tend to have a longer system life.
There is a lot to consider when deciding if a heat pump or furnace is the best choice. The structure requirements of your home, availability of gas lines, and your specific comfort needs are just a few of the things that should be taken into consideration. .
What is the Difference between a Heat Pump and an Air Conditioner?
Either one will cool your home - but they operate in very different ways.
A heat pump uses the air from outside to both cool and heat your home. That means your heat pump acts as an air conditioner when things get hot and a heater when it’s cold. In addition to its flexibility, heat pumps are very energy-efficient and whisper quiet.
An air conditioning system is a separate system that uses electricity to create cool air to deliver throughout your home. This system works in tandem with a furnace to heat and cool your home.
Heat Pumps and Air Conditioners look almost the same and most people would not be able to tell the difference. When considering the cooling needs of your home there are only a few technical differences.
The biggest differences are when you consider the heating season.
A heat pump can both heat and cool but an Air Conditioner will not do anything to heat you home. When heat is needed the furnace will kick on and pick up the slack.
There is a lot to consider when deciding if a heat pump or AC System is the best choice. The structure requirements of your home, availability of gas lines, and your specific comfort needs are just a few of the things that should be taken into consideration. .
Were you told that you’d need a heat pump repair that is $800 or more?
Don’t panic!
Before you schedule that repair, schedule a FREE 2nd Opinion from John’s Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing. We’ll thoroughly diagnose the issue and provide you with your options to restore your comfort, and give you the information you need so you can make the decision that is best for your specific situation.
We provide ac, heating, and heat pump repair services for most manufacturers of systems. The most common are:
- Lennox
- Trane
- Payne
- American Standard
- Carrier
- Bryant
- Amana
- Daikin
- Mitsubishi
- Fujitsu
- Goodman
- Rheem
Don’t worry if you don’t see your system’s manufacturer – if it cools or heats your home, more than likely we can maintain it. Just give us a call!
We provide heat pump repair, replacement and maintenance services throughout the Sun Valley including:
- Apache Junction
- Chandler
- Fountain Hills
- Gilbert
- Gold Canyon
- Higley
- Mesa
- Paradise Valley
- Phoenix
- Queen Creek
- San Tan Valley
- Scottsdale