What is a Heat Pump? A heat pump is a highly efficient, year-round, home-heating and cooling system that runs entirely on electricity, the most flexible and available form of energy we have.
	The system is called a heat pump because it "pumps" heat from where it is not needed to where it is needed. In the winter, the heat pump moves heat from the outside air or ground, depending on what type of heat pump you have, to warm the house. In hot weather, it works just like an air conditioner, moving heat from indoors to the outdoors or ground to keep the house comfortably cool. The heat pump also dehumidifies as it cools.

Some Advantages of a Heat Pump

1. Lower Electric Rate - Compare to the single phase rate.
2. Energy savings of 30% to 50% over air-cooled equipment.
3. "Free" domestic hot water produced during the summer months.
4. Heat pumps are a long life, low maintenance system. The estimated life span is 25 years or more.
5. Environmentally safe.
6. Very quiet.
7. Reduces drafts around windows and doors, because it does not require air for combustion.
8. Very safe. Can eliminate gas service to premises.