The Top Rated Electric Heat Pumps

Purchasing an electric heat pump for your home is a decision that should be considered carefully. An increasingly popular alternative to central air conditioning units, heat pumps tend to be more energy efficient and cost effective, and depending on the needs of your home and family, this very well could be the right option for you. To know you are making the best choice, however, you may want to let ServiceWhale guide you through the selection process.

Our contractors have years of experience in the HVAC industry, and if you need some help choosing from among the top rated electric heat pumps, ServiceWhale can help.

How Do Heat Pumps Work?

Heat pumps work to both heat and cool your home by transferring heat from one part of the house to another. For example, in colder months, your heat pump will move warm air into the home, and in the summer, the heat pump will remove warm air from the home. For this reason, heat pumps tend to be pretty energy efficient.

There are two major types of electric heat pumps: air source and ground source. An air source heat pump, on the one hand, tends to be a cheaper option and easier to install. Since air source units are typically outside, however, regular cleanings and repair costs can get burdensome. On the other hand, a ground source heat pump is usually more energy efficient and will last almost twice as long as its air source counterpart.

Advantages of Heat Pumps

There are many advantages to having a heat pump that are lost in more traditional central air conditioning units, with the biggest advantage in energy efficiency. Due to their distribution system, heat pumps are also safe and quiet, able to distribute warm air throughout the space without emitting an odor, which cannot necessarily be said of central air. Excellent temperature control and the possibility of federal tax incentives are further reasons to invest in a heat pump.

What are the Top Rated Electric Heat Pumps?

Selecting top rated electric heat pumps is not easy, mostly because there are just so many options out there. Generally speaking, going with customer reviews and ratings is a good method, but pricing information and sound ratings can help too. Furthermore, if the unit does not have an Energy Star qualification from the US Department of Energy, you should avoid that model.

Here are but a few of the best-reviewed heat pumps out there right now:
• Coleman LX
• Coleman Echelon
• Trane XB14
• Trane XR15
• Goodman DSZC18
• York LX
• Carrier Infinity

For other top rated heat pump brands, contact a contractor at ServiceWhale.

Learn More from a ServiceWhale Contractor

If you are seriously considering installing a new heat pump in your home, you will most likely need professional help to ensure the job is done correctly. This is where ServiceWhale can help. With years of experience in the HVAC industry, our contractors can point you in the direction of the right heat pump while guaranteeing its installation. So for more information on what we can do to help you, contact one of our representatives today.