Heat Pumps - Home Comfort Blog
Mitsubishi Mini Split a Hit at Indy Flower & Patio Show
Posted by Chad Peterman on Thursday, March 15, 2012
We are half way through the Indianapolis Flower & Patio Show at the Indiana State Fair Grounds and our Mitsubishi mini split heating and air system is stealing the show. Hundreds of people have stopped by the Peterman booth to see what the unusual looking thing hanging on the wall is and how it is managing to keep them cool in the steamy pavilion. People are shocked by what they can do with this particular unit and the problems that it can solve. Everyone it seems has either that room over the garage that they can never keep the right temperature or a sun porch that they would like to use more often. The Mitsubishi heat pump system and air conditioning systems both look to solve these issues.
HSPF: A Factor to Consider When Buying a Heat Pump
Posted by Chad Peterman on Friday, January 6, 2012
Many residents in Indiana use a heat pump to provide both heating and cooling for their homes. This is a great option because heat pumps are great for mild climates and use a lot less energy that a separate furnace and air conditioning system. According to the United States Department of Energy, a heat pump can produce several times the amount of energy they consume.
Heat pumps can save a homeowner a tremendous amount of money on home utility bills. The reason for this is that it uses electrical energy to produce heat. In the summer, when it is hot outside, the heat pump pulls heat out of the home to make it cooler and moves it outside. In the winter, when it is cold outside, the heat pump works the opposite way by absorbing heat from outside and bringing it inside the home for heat. During the winter, this system works only when the temperature is above 30 degrees Fahrenheit. When the temperature drops, a secondary source of heat will come on to heat the home. This can be a heat pack in an indoor fan coil or a gas furnace. Matching a heat pump with a gas furnace is the most efficient way to heat and cool your home.
Heating and Cooling Indianapolis: HVAC Federal Tax Credits Coming To An End
Posted by Chad Peterman on Monday, November 28, 2011
If you are thinking about replacing your existing HVAC system, now is the time to act. The Federal Tax Credits for a new home comfort system end on December 31st. Taking advantage of these credits by installing a new furnace and air conditioner or heat pump could mean savings of up to $500. That is quite a savings along with the peace of mind knowing your heating and cooling system is brand new and will last a long time.
To be eligible for these credits there are a few requirements for your new home comfort system. To get the full $500 in credits, the new furnace must be at least 95% efficient with a high efficiency fan motor and paired with either a minimum 16 SEER air conditioner or a minimum 15 SEER heat pump. These combinations will get you the full $500 in Federal Tax Credits.
Should I Make the Switch to a Heat Pump?
Posted by Chad Peterman on Monday, September 12, 2011
Your furnace and air conditioner have finally given way. They are over 15 years old and you knew it was coming sooner or later, but you have a million things going on and tight budget as it is. What should you do in this situation?
One option is to have your old furnace and ac unit replaced with an exact match. Another, more cost effective option is to switch to a heat pump. Although a heat pump will cost more than an air conditioner, when paired with a gas furnace, it is your most energy efficient and cost effective means of heating and cooling your home over the long run.