What is a Heat Pump?
A heat pump is an electric heating and cooling system that transfers air from outside your home to the inside and vice versa. During cold weather, it takes heat from the outside air and transfers it indoors. Then, when it is warmer, this process reverses by removing the heat inside your home and moving it outdoors to cool your home.
Many Vancouver homeowners have recently decided to switch from traditional furnaces to heat pumps, which are smaller, more economical, and uniquely suited for the BC climate.
What to Consider When Choosing a Heat Pump to Install
Are you interested in switching to a heat pump? Here are three things to look out for when choosing the right one.
- Efficiency Rating
HVAC efficiency ratings indicate how well a unit maintains the right temperature. When selecting a heat pump, you will want to look at your unit’s SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) and HSPF (Heating Seasonal Performance Factor) ratings. For more information about HVAC service ratings, read our previous post.
- Climate Compatibility
Generally speaking, heat pumps can operate efficiently in temperatures as low as -30°C, making them a good fit for most Vancouver homes.
If you are worried about your heat pump in colder temperatures, consider installing a dual-fuel system, which uses both an electric heat pump and a gas furnace.
- Sizing and Capacity
When selecting and installing a heat pump, choosing an appropriately sized unit is important.
If you choose a unit that is too small, it will have a hard time heating your home effectively. On the other hand, if you select a system that is too large, you might pay more for your energy bills, or experience increased technical difficulties.
This is why it is important to partner with an experienced HVAC provider when installing a heat pump. A technician can survey your property, calculate your home’s square footage and features, and provide you with recommendations based on this information.
Top Heat Pump Brands in Vancouver
- Trane
One of the best brands in the business, Trane heat pumps are trusted, reliable, and efficient. Some heat pumps we install from Trane include the XV20i, XV18, and XR17. These models are some of the industry’s most efficient systems, with SEER ratings up to 20 and HSPF ratings up to 8.7.
Before installing a Trane heat pump, we put the unit through 16 rigorous testing protocols, which help ensure that you are guaranteed a safe and reliable heating system. Want to learn more about our Trane heat pumps? Check out our website or contact us for more information.
- RunTru
We also supply and install heat pumps from RunTru, which offers a lineup of reliable and quiet heat pumps. At DirectBuy, you can select from two options, both of which are eco-friendly single-stage pumps that offer efficient and quiet heating and cooling. Find more information about the A4HP4 and A4HP6 on our website.
Choose DirectBuy Furnace for Heat Pump Installation in Vancouver
Ready to install a new heat pump for your Vancouver home? DirectBuy Furnace is here to help. Our experienced technicians are committed to providing top-notch service and a heating system built to last.
Contact us today to learn about maintenance, pricing, and our products.