As temperatures drop, heating costs rise. The winter months can be especially costly for homeowners that have baseboard and forced-air wall heaters. In the past, upgrading to a a more cost-efficient heating system required a major financial investment and homeowners had two major problems to overcome: no gas to the house or neighborhood and no ducting in the home.
The solution? A Ductless Heat Pump!
How Does a Ductless Heat Pump Work?
A ductless heat pump moves the heat that is already outside your home to the inside of your home. This process uses considerably less energy than heating-element-based systems like baseboard or wall heaters. In fact, in the summertime this process of moving heat can be reversed to move heat from the inside of your home to the outside for low-cost air conditioning!
A typical unit is effective down to about 15 degrees Fahrenheit. It may seem strange that there is heat in the air below freezing temperatures, but the reality is, when we measure temperature, we aren’t measuring cold, we’re measuring heat. So, 15 degrees is not a measurement of cold, it is a measurement of the heat that is present; heat that can be captured and used for heating our homes.
For homes in areas that see temperatures below working operation of a Ductless Heat Pump it’s necessary to have a source of back up heat. Again, this just illustrates why homes with electric baseboards or in-wall heaters are ideal candidates for these types of systems. Your back up heat already exists in the form of your old electric heaters.
How Much Will A Ductless Heat Pump Reduce My Heating Bill?
We typically tell homeowners their electricity consumption can drop by up to 25%, but it is not uncommon to hear customers report back after installation that they’re only paying a third of what they use to before they added the Ductless Heat Pumps. In fact, at one of our recent home shows we had several of our customers walk into our booth just to tell us that their savings exceeded their expectations, and how much they love the heat.
Wondering Whether a Ductless Heat Pump is Right for You?
Ask the experts at Day & Nite Plumbing & Heating! They’ll help you evaluate all your options and make recommendations based on your needs, current setup, and budget. Call them at 425-775-6464 or request a service appointment online!
Since 1954, Day & Nite Plumbing & Heating, a family owned and operated company, has been meeting the plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning needs of homeowners and businesses in Seattle and the surrounding areas. Whether you have a plumbing emergency, or you need a heating and cooling home comfort system, “Do it Right! Call them anytime “Day or Nite”. Be sure to browse here for in-depth answers to homeowner’s top plumbing and heating questions, or send your own questions directly to the experts.
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