An Idea Homeowners Can Warm Up To

No matter what kind of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system a home uses, homeowners can save money and increase comfort by selecting the right equipment with up-to-date technology.

Heating and air-conditioning systems use more energy and drain more energy dollars than any other system in a home. Typically, 44 percent of the average utility bill goes for heating and cooling.

Heat pumps provide the most efficient form of electric heating in moderate climates. In cooler months, they extract heat from outdoor air, pumping it indoors and circulating it throughout the house. In warmer months, the process is reversed and the unit takes heat from inside the house and pumps it outdoors.

The basic components of a heat pump are:

• An outdoor heat pump unit;

• A matching indoor air handler or gas (natural or propane) or oil furnace with coil;

• Ductwork that transfers the heated or cooled air throughout the home.

A standard heat pump can cut energy bills dramatically, winter or summer. Even greater savings can be realized with high-efficiency heat pumps, such as the York Affinity 8T or 3S Series units that offer exclusive, hot heat pump technology.

Hot heat pump technology produces discharge temperatures, on average, 10 degrees warmer than that of standard heat pumps. The result is greater comfort, less dependence on supplemental heating and lower energy costs. Hot heat pump technology can also keep a home in the comfort zone consistently and efficiently, with better circulation and fewer hot or cold spots. The innovative compressor and control technologies combine to eliminate initial cold drafts when the system starts.

When matched with the appropriate Affinity furnace or air handler, heat pumps with hot heat pump technology become part of a total home comfort system that improves the quality and comfort of indoor air and doubles the efficiency of older, standard heat pumps.

Available with Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) ratings of 13 through 18 (for cooling efficiency), and Heating Seasonal Performance Factor (HSPF) ratings of 8.6 to 9.4 (for heating efficiency), such heat pumps can help homeowners cut utility bills dramatically all year long.

By: Wendy Mitchell

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For more information, visit www.yorkupg.com/affinity or call (800) 910-YORK. The latest technology in heat pumps offers greater comfort and can help homeowners cut utility bills all year long.