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High Efficiency Heat Pumps
Heat pumps are the way to go if natural gas
is unavailable in your area. Most homeowners
typically have less than two air conditioning
systems installed in their homes during their
lifetime. But we buy or lease a new car every
2-10 years. So we usually are behind the
times when it comes to understanding all the
changes and advancements in today's comfort
systems.
New technologies save money
New home heating systems availiable today
are just what you need to combat rising utility
costs and nail down your indoor home comfort.
Advances in air conditioning technologies
include features like Variable Speed fans,
Two-Stage compressors, Variable Speed
compressors and environmentally friendly
refrigerants that do not destroy the ozone. These new benefits are proven, reliable and here to stay. They help push the envelope of high efficiency heat pump rating levels up to 22 S.E.E.R.! This is a huge leap from the usual 8-10 S.E.E.R. systems that builders have been installing over the last two to three decades. Take a look at the video just below to see how the technological advances can help your family's comfort.
Let's take a look at these advanced features
Variable Speed Fan motors
One of the greatest things to happen to high efficiency heat pumps in the last decade is definitely the Variable Speed motor. Let's start with the indoor unit first: With most furnace or air handler systems, your blower motor in the closet or up in the attic comes on full blast - all at once. This is the way it was designed. One small feature was that the motor had high speed for summertime cooling and low speed for winter operation. But the difference with the variable speed motor is that it "ramps up" in speed from zero RPM to full speed over a predetermined period of time to perform the following:
1. Wring more moisture out of the air
2. Better humidity control
3. More even room temperature
4. Aids in better indoor air quality
5. Helps eliminate "hot spots"
The Variable Speed motor is so efficient, when it is
installed with a matching outdoor unit and furnace, it
can boost the S.E.E.R. rating by one full S.E.E.R. in
most cases. For example, with typical old five ton
drive furnaces, the amp draw, or amount of electricity
used, would be 8-9 amps. But a Variable Speed
motor cuts this electrical usage in half! Is this a big
deal? Of course it is! Consider that your blower
motor runs year 'round to move air through out the
house. Cutting this portion of your electric bill in half
makes sense - not to mention increasing your comfort.
Typically, variable speed indoor fan motors come on
14 S.E.E.R. or higher equipment.
Variable Speed outdoor fan motors
The same applies to the air conditioner outside with a Variable Speed motor. There is more even control ofthe refrigerant or "freon" as it courses through the system to remove unwanted heat from your home in the summertime. And it also saves on electricty by not running full blast every time the system is running. Typically, variable speed outdoor fan motors come on 16 S.E.E.R. or higher equipment.
Two-stage Compressors
There have been many variations of this technology over the years. But today's two-stage compressors are both energy saving and reliable. They operate with both a low and a high "stage" or speed. In other words, if you need the full capacity it is there. But if it's a mild day and you need only a small bit of cooling - why have the thing run wide open? This is a very efficient means of cooling your home.
For example, if you have a two-stage four ton system, fist stage - or low speed - would be about three tons. And second stage - or high speed - would be the full four tons. Now, if it's 100 degrees at noon in July outside you will need the full four ton capacity to keep your home cool. But if it is 75 degrees at daybreak in July you don't need four tons to keep your home comfortable. That's when the system automatically drops down into low stage (three tons) to maintain your comfort level with LESS electricity being used; thus, less money out of your pocket. You control what you need when you need it. That's the beauty of a two-stage system. Typically, two- stage compressors come on 16 S.E.E.R. or higher equipment.
Variable Speed Compressors
These marvelous inventions come only on the highest efficiency systems - up to 22 S.E.E.R.! They are far and away more advanced than the two-stage compressor. Instead of just having two stages, the compressor is fully variable. This produces a wide range of cooling capacity and incredible comfort and energy savings. See the 7 minute video above for more information. Or take a look at the video below.
We have the right heat pump to match your needs and budget
At Thompson's 72 Degree Air Conditioning and Heating, we specialize in the installation of high and ultra high efficiency heat pumps. We continually train to stay on top of the industry advances in technology to keep you more comfortable in your home than you have ever been. And to keep your indoor air clean and fresh. Call today to schedule a Comfort Advisor to come out and discuss your comfort options.
18 SEER outdoor unit
Multi-stage and Variable Speed technology
Short video about Variable Speed and Two-stage systems.
HSPF - Heating Seasonal Performance Factor
