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When
choosing a heating and air conditioning system for your home, there
are a variety of equipment options available depending on
your home and location, but your needs and expectations are
the most important factors when deciding what type of system
will keep you and your family the most comfortable in the
coming years.
The following information will
tell you a little bit about one type of heating and air
conditioning system: the heat pump.
(Of
course, if you're thinking about replacing your system or
trying to decide on a system for a new house, our Comfort
Advisors are available to meet with you, discuss your needs
and expectations and design a system specifically for you
and your home.)
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A Heat Pump is a heating and air conditioning unit that regulates
temperature by moving air. |
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Heat Pumps are split systems. That is, they are made up of an outdoor
(condensing) unit and an indoor unit (coil).
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Like a refrigerator,
heat pumps use electricity to move
heat from a cool space into a warm one
(or vice versa). |
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During the heating
season, heat pumps move heat from the cool outdoors
into your warm house; during the cooling season,
heat pumps move heat from your cool house into the
warm outdoors. |
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Because they move
heat rather than generate heat, heat pumps can
provide up to 4 times the amount of energy they
consume. |
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For homes without ducts,
air-source heat pumps are also available in a ductless version
called a mini-split heat pump. |
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Like standard
air-source heat pumps, mini splits have two main
components: an outdoor compressor/condenser, and an
indoor air-handling unit.
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Ductless,
mini-split-system heat pumps (mini splits) make good
add ons to houses with "non-ducted" heating
systems, such as hydronic (hot water heat), radiant
panels, and space heaters (wood, kerosene, propane).
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They can also be a good
choice for room additions, where extending or
installing distribution ductwork is not feasible.
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The main advantages of
mini splits are their small size and flexibility for
zoning or heating and cooling individual rooms.
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The Seasonal Energy Efficiency
Ratio (SEER) rates a heat pump's efficiency like Miles Per
Gallon (MPG) measures the fuel efficiency of your car.
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The higher the SEER,
the more efficient your equipment is.
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As of January 2006,
13 is the new minimum standard efficiency.
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In general, higher
SEER equipment costs more than lower SEER equipment.
However, over the life span of the system, energy
savings will help offset the initial cost.
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High-efficiency heat
pumps also dehumidify better than standard central
air conditioners, resulting in less energy usage and
more cooling comfort in summer months.
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We are
proud to support our community and our industry through our
membership in the following Chambers
of Commerce: Bethany-Fenwick
• Ocean City •
Ocean Pines •
Millsboro •
Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach
We are also an Accredited
Business with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and members of the
National
Federation of Independent
Business (NFIB) and the Air Conditioning
Contractors of America (ACCA).
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PARTS & SUPPLIES |
SHEET METAL |
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Post Office Box 1479, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
On
the corner of Bayard & Daisey Roads
(302) 539-5177 & (800)
233-5177 · Fax (302) 537-5191
Office Hours 7:30-4:30
M-F, Saturdays in Season
Emergency service
available 24-hours! |
34799 Daisey Road
Frankford, DE 19945
Phone (302) 537-1150
Fax
(302) 539-9106
7:30-4:30 M-F & Sat. in Season |
34799 Daisey Road
Next to our store!
Phone (302) 537-5611
Toll Free (877) 537-5611
Open 7:00-3:30 M-F |
Licensed and insured: DE HVAC
#HM-0000111, MD HVAC #01-5841, Plumbing DE #00653, Plumbing MD #71211,
Electrical DE #T1-25, Electrical MD #M725
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