I have been looking into getting a heat pump for my home.
For years I relied on a traditional furnace and didn’t really like it.
The heating capabilities were sub par. I also hated having such a giant indoor unit. It took up square footage and wasn’t attractive at all. The upkeep for a furnace is significant too. You constantly need to change air filters, call for service, and be on it with monthly cleaning. If you don’t, the furnace can light on fire or release carbon monoxide. Heat pumps are much safer, cleaner, and environmentally friendly. How they work is by taking the existing heat energy in the air outside and pulling it indoors. The reverse happens through coolant to be an air conditioner. That is right, I get a two for one system with this. A heat pump also doesn’t require ductwork. With ductwork you are losing anywhere from 20-30% of the treated air due to the ducts. There are also cracks, tears, holes or alignment issues. With a heat pump it is simply a wall mounted air handler with wiring and refrigerant tubes fed to the outdoor unit. It then uses electricity to work and promotes total fresh indoor air. Another benefit is that since you have unique indoor air handlers for every space, you can have customized heating and cooling zones. Zone control is a money saving tactic and it is extremely comfortable for the whole household. The only con I would say to a heat pump is the high initial expense. However you need to consider the simple fact that you get what you pay for.
