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Heat Pumps

CERTs helps you figure out how heat pumps can efficiently heat and cool your space. 

Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP)

Air source heat pumps use electricity to heat and cool.

  • They work like air conditioners to cool air, and work in reverse to move warmth from outside air into your home to heat. 
  • They heat homes up to three times more efficiently than forced air and electric resistance heating systems.
  • Works for homes with and without ductwork.
  • Set it and forget it. ASHPs operate most efficiently without thermostat setbacks.
  • Great option when adding or upgrading air conditioning.

Ground Source Heat Pump or Geothermal

Ground source heat pumps use the temperature deep within the earth to heat and cool.

  • Heat transfer is with the ground.
  • Very energy efficient!                 
  • Can meet 100% of heating and cooling needs.
  • High upfront costs, low operating costs.
  • Lot size needs to be considered.
  • Excavation required: less for vertical, more for horizontal.

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