A heat pump does what the name suggests, it pumps heat from one location to another. In the summer it acts as an air conditioner and pumps heat out of the home to the outside via the refrigerant circuit, and in the winter it reverses itself and pumps heat from outdoors back into your home.
Dual Fuel / Hybrid Systems
Generally there is enough heat in the outdoor air down to about 35 degrees to make heat pump operation effective. When it gets below 35 degrees then a back up source of heat is needed. Here in Colorado a gas furnace is the the most common type. Hence the term Dual Fuel or Hybrid system.
Terminology
HSPF - A value used designate the efficiency of a heat pump operating in heat mode. The bigger the number the better. Today's units range from 6 to 10
Lennox
Dave Lennox Signature® Collection XP15 Heat Pump
The quietest heat pump you can buy
Features:
* Quiet Operation
* Sound levels as low as 64 dB
* Patented SilentComfort technology provides smooth, quiet cooling
* It would take 40 XP15s (running at full speed) to equal the sound from one typical heat pump
Home Comfort
* Compatible with the exclusive Humiditrol® whole-home dehumidification system - indoor air quality you can feel!
* Scroll Compressor Provides smooth, efficient and reliable operation
Visit www.lennox.com for information on their complete line of heat pump products, from the value designed Merit Series to the state of the art Dave Lennox Signature Series.
Trane
TRANE XL14i features:
Efficient performance
The XL14i's SEER rating of up to 15.00 and HSPF of up to 9.0 make it an energy efficient choice for home comfort.
Economical operation
Increased efficiency may substantially lower your home cooling costs.
Improved airflow
Unique Trane engineering provides a low-resistance flow of air for increased comfort throughout your entire home.
Durable construction
Materials for all components are tested again and again for long-lasting performance and reliability.
Better indoor air
Add a Trane Air Cleaner to your system for filtering that removes more dust, pollen and other irritants throughout your entire home for a cleaner, healthier, more comfortable home.
Go to www.trane.com to see their complete selection of heat pumps to fit any application and budget.
Take your homes comfort to the next level with a Dual Fuel Hybrid System professionally designed and installed by Home Heating Service, Inc.
Our factory trained technicians or Comfort Consultants will examine your home, advise you as to the best system, and build a proposal to fit your budget.
