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As house sizes have grown in the past 20 years in America, most have been equipped with central heating and cooling systems. With the housing boom raging, few people thought about alternative HVAC options like heat pumps or ductless split air conditioner units. This article will provide an overview of these types of energy efficient heating and cooling options. The Story of Heat Pumps A heat pump works like an air conditioner running backwards. In particular, it keeps your home nice and cool during the hot months. On the other hand, during the winter you can use the heat pump to keep your house warm. The beauty of this system is that it can be used year round and it is fairly energy efficient. So how does a heat pump work? This might sound familiar to your high school Physics class. Basically, a heat pump works by using energy to transfer energy from the outside to the inside of your home. This makes it much more energy efficient than a traditional heating system (like a furnace). Some studies indicate that you can save up to two-thirds off your winter heating costs. The other major benefit of the heat pump system is that it works year round. Rather than sitting idle during the winter months, you get to use the machinery during the summer and the winter months. Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioning Another energy efficient way to heat and cool your home year round is to go with a mini split ac system. The "split" part refers to the fact that the unit comes with a compressor which sits outside and an inside unit that has the evaporator and fan. You can use a mini split in up to four different rooms and it also can provide heat during the winter. The best part of the split ac system is that it is highly energy efficient particularly when compared to central ac, window units, or even portable air conditioners. A split ac has much less energy loss due to its design and this means it will cost you less to run it. Moreover, a mini split is a snap to install because the compressor and evaporator are connected through thin tubing that is run through the wall. In other words, you don’t have to deal with complicated duct work to install this sort of unit. Moreover, the design is highly efficient because it keeps the hot and cool air separate. Jane Dabad is the lead writer at The Air Conditioner Guide blog. For more tips, check out these useful tip sheets: The Insider's Guide to Windowless AC Units and Should You Invest in a 12v AC.
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