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
Below is a small sampling of the various heat pumps we offer. For more information please call us at (719) 591-9777 to schedule your free estimate!
Lennox
XP21:
The most quiet and efficient heat pump you can buy
- Ratings of up to 19.00 SEER and 9.50 HSPF
- Sunsource Solar Ready
- Energy Star qualified
- Sound levels as low as 67 dB
- Two-stage compressor
XP17:
The most efficient and quiet single-stage heat pump you can buy
- Ratings of up to 17.70 SEER and 9.50 HSPF
- Sunsource Solar Ready
- Energy Star Qualified
- Sound levels as low as 62 dB
Carrier
Infinity 16 and 19:
- Ratings of up to 19.00 SEER and 9.00 HSPF
- Energy Star Qualified
- Sound Levels as low as 70 dB
Performance 15:
- Ratings of up to 15.00 SEER and 9.0 HSPF
- Energy Star Qualified
- Sound Levels as low as 68 dB
Trane
XL20i:
The ultimate in year round comfort
- Ratings of up to 19.00 SEER and 9.00 HSPF
- Energy Star Qualified
- Sound Insulators on compressors
- Two-stage compressor
XL15i:
Total comfort at any temperature
- Ratings of up to 16.00 SEER and 9.00 HSPF
- Energy Star Qualified
- Lowest sound level of all Trane single-stage systems
