If you’ve heard a lot about heat pumps but still don’t understand what a heat pump is, you’re not alone. They have long been a common choice for temperature control in homes in countries such as Sweden and Switzerland. But heat pumps have only recently taken off in the US due to the global energy crisis and the growing realization that all-electric systems are more efficient than conventional furnaces and air conditioners. Their popularity also increased in the summer with the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, which provided incentives for their adoption.
Advances in technology have made heat pumps more efficient in colder climates, and as energy costs are expected to continue to rise, more and more US homeowners are now considering installing them as a possible way to cut their utility bills. . Whether a heat pump is right for your home depends on several variables. This is a primer.
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