Energy Efficient Features of a Heat Pump

With the current technology, there are a number of innovations that are improving the energy efficiency as well as performance of heat pumps in your St. Michael home.

Of these innovations, there are three main features that ensure a heat pump is very energy efficient. Knowing them can assist you get the best HVAC system.

Compressors of a Heat Pump

The types of compressors used in HVAC heat pumps will vary from one manufacturer to another. One type of energy efficient compressor is the two-speed compressor.

It allows the heat pump to work close to the cooling or heating capacity that is required at any particular time.

This actions reduces compressor wear and save a lot of electrical energy. Such pumps also work very well with zone control systems.

Often found in larger homes. Zone control systems use automatic dumpers. The dumpers allow a heat pump to ensure different rooms have different temperatures.

Another advance in compressors is the scroll compressor. It consist of two scrolls that are spiral shaped. One of the scrolls orbits around the other scroll which is stationary.

The end result is compressed refrigerant as it is continuously forced into increasingly smaller areas. Scroll compressors, compared to typical piston compressors, are quieter and have a longer operating life.

According to a number of reports, scroll compressors in HVAC systems ensure heat pumps provide 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit warmer air when they are in heating mode when they care compared to normal heat pumps that use piston compressors.

Motors of a Heat Pump

Different models of heat pumps will have different types of motors. Some will be equipped with motors on their St. Michael outdoor fans, indoor fans (also known as blowers) or both.

The types of motor fitted will determine the energy efficiency and silence of the HVAC system. The best in the market are those that have dual speed or variable sped motors.

Variable controls in the fan are always trying to keep the air moving at a velocity that is comfortable. The end result is maximization of energy efficiency and minimization of cool drafts. Additionally, such motors reduce the noise emitted by the blower even when running at full speed.

Desuperheaters of a Heat Pump

The majority of high-efficiency heat pumps come equipped with a desuperheater. It is basically an item that recovers all waste heat when the heat pump is cooling and uses the same heat to heat water.

A pump equipped with a desuperheater heats water twice or more efficiently than any normal water heater.

Get your St. Michael, MN home ready by installing a heat pump. Just call B & D Plumbing, Heating & A/C at (763) 497-2290 today, and get ready for the winter season.