What are the benefits of a heat pump?

What is a heat pump?

It cools in summer and heats in winter, a heat pump is a device that will absorb the heat present in the air outside the house and redistribute it inside the house.

Although the starting price of a heat pump is more substantial than that of normal electric baseboard heaters, professionals in the field believe that the return on investment of these devices is much more attractive in terms of energy. In other words, the technological efficiency of a heat pump compared to any other device of the same utility remains much higher and allows you to make considerable savings on your electricity bill.

How does a heat pump work?

A heat pump can be used as a heating or cooling device (in cooling mode). Its concrete operation can be difficult to understand due to its complex nature. In general, the heating mode consists of conveying a gaseous refrigerant to the outside which will in turn absorb the heat from the outside air in order to bring it back inside. Also, the compressed steam will increase the temperature of the air, then the fan will take care of dispersing the heat in the rooms. Cooling works the same way in reverse to cool the house.

What are the different types of heat pumps?

Different models and types of heat pumps exist on the market, in addition to the different air exchanger options.
The following categories of heat pumps can be found on the market:

• Central heat pump
• Wall-mounted heat pump
• Multi-zone heat pump

Each type of heat pump offers different features, efficiency and prices. It is therefore recommended to seek advice from an expert before shopping in order to choose the heat pump that meets your needs.

How is a heat pump installed and maintained?

Some homeowners who opt to invest in a heat pump wonder if it is possible to install it yourself to save money. That said, the answer is no, BUT!
No individual can carry out an installation alone. Certified contractors are the only ones who can install a heat pump in your home anywhere in Quebec and Canada, in particular to benefit from subsidies.

BUT in a changing environment and industry, many individuals have a lot of notions and knowledge, which they have acquired or searched on the internet, that now it is becoming more and more popular to install one yourself or to do it yourself to help. In order to save on installation costs, in a context where the shortage of professional labor is felt heavily. The heat pump is therefore becoming a democratized consumer product.

Regarding maintenance, each model of device has its own specificities. To better know what to do for the model you have chosen, it is better to consult your instruction manual. But know that for the moment, in the greater Montreal area, we can help you take care of it.

In short, what is the use of a heat pump?

In general, heat pumps offer many advantages. The one that weighs the most on the balance with buyers remains above all the fact that they can heat and cool depending on the season. Moreover, the quality as well as the price range of the device can determine the maximum temperatures that do not affect the operation of the heat pump.

For example, if some heat pumps can only heat or cool down to a minimum outdoor temperature of -12, -15 degrees. Other devices may go beyond that. This is particularly the case for more efficient heat pumps that can operate at temperatures down to -25, -30 degrees.

For this reason, when purchasing, it is advisable to check the efficiency of your heat pump, which should be clearly indicated, depending on which part of Canada you live in. Follow the advice of the professional who will guide you to the right product according to your budget and your property, but if not, we are also here to guide you.