Do You Need a Marietta Heat Pump Repair Specialist? Can a Heat Pump Lower Utility Bills?

Many Marietta homeowners are getting by just fine on an outdated air conditioner or heat pump. However, what they may not realize is that they can save money by upgrading to a modern, energy-efficient model. In other words, a new heat pump will pay for itself in short order. Call 770-882-2757 for a quote today.

 

How Do Heat Pumps Work?

Heat pumps are a vital component of any Marietta heating and cooling system. They use a very small amount of energy to move heat from one location to another within the system. These devices generally transfer heat from the air or ground to the home or can operate in reverse to cool the residence. Since a Marietta heat pump can operate as both a furnace and an air-conditioner, this is why there is no need to buy two separate units for a home.

Can Heat Pumps Reduce Energy Bills?

Modern Marietta heat pumps absolutely can reduce a homeowner’s energy bills. A system that is operating on an outdated heat pump uses far more energy to heat and cool than it needs to. In addition, even using the most recent technology, heat pumps require regular maintenance.

If they have not received the required maintenance by a NATE certified Marietta air conditioning repair technician, airflow over the coils can be severely restricted causing them to expend more energy than is necessary. Current systems employ indicator lights to inform the homeowner that their system is in need of service.

Energy Star, SEER, HSPF and AFUE Ratings

The EPA and other organizations use rating systems to inform consumers of the energy efficiency, and therefore cost effectiveness, of HVAC units, including Marietta heat pumps. However, these ratings can be confusing to the uninitiated. Here is an overview of the most commonly used rating systems.

Energy Star is an indication by the U.S. government and other governments that a device uses 20%-30% less energy than is required by the governmental standards.

SEER (Seasonal energy efficiency ratio) is the ratio of cooling output divided by power consumption. The higher the SEER rating, the more energy efficient the air conditioner is.

HSPF (Heating system performance factor) is another rating of efficiency. The higher the HSPF rating, the more energy efficient the rated equipment is.

AFUE (Annual fuel utilization efficiency) ratings are designated by The Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association to indicate the efficiency of gas burning furnaces. The higher the rating is, the more energy efficient the device is.

Federal Energy Savings Tax Credits and Utility Company Rebates

The U.S. government provides a tiered tax credit for the purchase of new energy-saving HVAC equipment. The second tier is for new construction. The first tier is for homeowners purchasing for their primary, preexisting residence. Utility companies offer rebates as well for homeowners purchasing a device for their primary, preexisting residence.

With this information in hand, the homeowner can be the proud owner of a new Marietta heat pump while saving money and doing their part to help our environment.