Using a heat pump may save on energy cost in your home. Here are a few things that will help you decide if a heat pump (or HVAC System) is right for your home. Comfort is what makes a house a home. Comfort is the largest consideration in all homes. Therefore, keeping your home at the desired temperature will improve your comfort level. Heat Pump Systems are a great way to save energy, money and will guarantee your home a greater comfort. Heat Pumps are air conditioning systems that heat and cool your home, also known as HVAC Systems. HVAC Systems use electric energy to move the pre-existing heat. Believe it or not in cold weather there are still traces of heat. A heat pump takes the heat from the cold weather and pumps it into your home. In the heat of the summer an HVAC System acts as a conventional air conditioner by taking the heat from your home and pushing it outside and blowing cold air in. Heat pumps are also considered smart purchases because they filter and dehumidify your home. The installation of a Heating System may come across as costly, but once installed, your new HVAC System will only save you energy and money. Heat Pumps produce twice the amount of heat with the same amount of energy that a less expensive and ordinary HVAC System will provide.

Air Filter

Check the air filter on your HVAC unit every month, especially during heavy use months (winter and summer). If the filter looks dirty after a month, change it. At a minimum, change the filter every 3 months. A dirty filter will slow down air flow and make the system work harder to keep you warm or cool — wasting energy. A clean filter will also prevent dust and dirt from building up in the system — leading to expensive maintenance and/or early system failure. Contact your Trane Service Representative today with any questions.