Modern environmental standards on new buildings in addition to low operating costs have made them a popular choice for homeowners. This can help them achieve efficiencies of up to 300% under optimal conditions (3x the energy they consume). Heat pumps are very energy efficient because they move heat energy rather than create it. They may also be paired with a gas furnace or electric heating system to improve efficiency in subzero temperatures. Modern heat pumps can extract heat out of the air even at minus 20 Celsius. In recent decades, the technology has greatly improved making them an increasingly popular choice.

Do Heat Pumps Work Well in the Okanagan Climate?Īlthough heat pumps have been around for over 100 years, they usually weren’t used in colder, northern climates because heating efficiency was lost in cold weather. Instead of burning fuel like a conventional furnace, they move thermal energy between the inside of the home and the outside of the home through refrigerant lines. They work to draw heat inside the home in the winter (even in very cold weather) and release heat outside the home in the summer working as an air conditioner alternative. What is a Heat Pump?Ĭontrary to what their name suggests, heat pumps are dual purpose. Our professional grade heat pumps offer quiet operation and modern energy efficiency. Heat Pump Installation & Repair We Serve Kelowna, West Kelowna, Peachland and Lake CountryĪdd the all-in-one home comfort of a central heat pump to heat and cool your home.

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