{"id":723,"date":"2019-10-21T11:00:20","date_gmt":"2019-10-21T15:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.acguyoftampa.com\/blog\/?p=723"},"modified":"2019-10-18T08:06:03","modified_gmt":"2019-10-18T12:06:03","slug":"heat-pump-ac-clear-choice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.acguyoftampa.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/heat-pump-ac-clear-choice\/","title":{"rendered":"Heat Pump or AC\u2014Is There a Clear Choice?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\u201cIs there a clear choice between installing a heat pump or AC\nfor my home?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ll supply the answer we\u2019d give for any choice between\ndifferent types of comfort systems: \u201cYes\u2014but you\u2019ll need the help of\nprofessionals to find the clear choice for your circumstances.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In other words, we can\u2019t give you a definite answer on a blog post. Each home is different, and each homeowner has specific requirements. However, we can provide information about the AC\/heat pump choice to help you understand the direction to head. When you\u2019re ready, call our experts for heat pump or AC services in Clearwater, FL<\/a>. We\u2019ll put our knowledge to work locating the ideal installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Heat Pumps and Air Conditioners Are Similar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first bit of important information about heat pumps and ACs is how close they are to each other in operation and construction. In fact, an air conditioner is a type of \u201cheat pump,\u201d which means an electrically powered device that pumps heat from one location to another by circulating refrigerant. The refrigerant evaporates in one coil to absorb heat, then condenses in another to release heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The difference between an air conditioner and a heat pump (at\nleast as HVAC technicians use the term heat pump<\/em>) is that an air\nconditioner pumps heat in one direction only: out of the house. A heat pump can\nreverse operation and pump heat into the house. I.e. a heat pump runs as both a\ncooling and heating system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why You May Wish to Install an AC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A heat pump sounds like a fantastic option because of its\ndual function. It\u2019s not always the right choice, however. A heat pump costs\nmore than an air conditioner. To get cost-effective use from a heat pump, it must<\/em>\nwork around the year. Purchasing a heat pump you only plan to use for cooling\nis a waste of money. If your current heating system (such as a furnace) isn\u2019t\nready to retire, it\u2019s better to keep the heater and replace the air conditioner\nwith a new air conditioner. If you have a gas furnace, we also recommend staying\nwith natural gas for heating because it\u2019s inexpensive and cost-effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why You May Wish to Install a Heat Pump<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you live in an all-electric house (no gas connection) and\nuse an electric furnace for heat, installing a heat pump can provide significant\nsavings on heating costs. A heat pump uses far less electricity in heating mode\nthan an electric furnace. If both the air conditioner and electric furnace of\nyour HVAC system are ready for a replacement, then a heat pump is an excellent\nchoice. The dual performance and energy-saving heating mode justify the higher\ncost of the heat pump. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other HVAC Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You may have even better choices than \u201cAC\/heat pump,\u201d such\nas a ductless mini split system, a type of heat pump that works well for homes\nwithout the space for ductwork. You can trust the expertise of our team to discover\nthe best new HVAC system for your house. We offer a 100% money-back guarantee\nwithin 12 months for new AC installations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schedule your HVAC services<\/a> with The A\/C Guy of Tampa Bay Inc. \u201cServing our Tampa Bay family with integrity and honor.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

You can trust the expertise of our team to discover the best new HVAC system for your house.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[70],"tags":[101,92,104],"class_list":["post-723","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-air-conditioning-service","tag-air-conditioning-installation","tag-clearwater","tag-heat-pump"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.acguyoftampa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/723"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.acguyoftampa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.acguyoftampa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.acguyoftampa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.acguyoftampa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=723"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.acguyoftampa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/723\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":726,"href":"https:\/\/www.acguyoftampa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/723\/revisions\/726"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.acguyoftampa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=723"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.acguyoftampa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=723"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.acguyoftampa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=723"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}