Heat Pumps That Are Perfect for Your Home


Heat pumps perfect for homes because they are the hero of the energy world. These are mechanical devices that can harvest renewable thermal energy for space heating and cooling. They’ve been identified globally as a key solution to building and retrofitting low-carbon buildings, and they help consumers save on energy bills.

So why aren’t we seeing a wider adoption of heat pumps in houses across Ontario? Heat pumps are common in Europe and Asia, but in Canada electric and natural gas powered systems have dominated the HVAC market. This is mostly due to the high cost and availability of cheap natural gas, lack of familiarity with the technology, and doubt about its performance in a cold climate.

As part of Ontario’s Climate Change Action Plan promised by the Liberals, the provincial government promised to provide financial incentives for residential heat pumps. Unfortunately, the new Ontario Government run by Doug Ford has stopped the Ontario Green Fund in June 2018 and now you will have to depend on Hydro One and Union Gas Rebates.

Heat pumps offer significant GHG reduction potential, they will play a vital role in helping Ontario reach their our GHG decrease target by 2030. It’s important for consumers to learn about their options and to consider making savvy decisions when shopping around for one.

Choosing a heat pump solution requires research or an expert that can guide you throughout the process because the space of a home for cooling and heating is affected by its design, location and configuration, construction materials, and mechanical systems. While all types of heat pumps have the potential to conserve energy, the characteristics of the house can affect which option makes the most technical and financial sense.

Below are some great heat pump choices that provide excellent for heating and cooling:

AIR-SOURCE HEAT PUMPS
Air-source heat pumps harvest low-grade heat from outside or expel heat outside. Recent developments have made these heat pumps more suited to a cold climate, and some are now efficient beyond -25°C.

GROUND-SOURCE HEAT PUMPS 
Ground source heat pumps extract heat from the ground in the winter and expel heat to the ground during the summer. A key feature of GSHPs is their efficiency year-round due to ground temperature regulation. The in-ground equipment also lasts a long time – upwards of 50 years, and affordable maintenance costs.

If you would like more information about Heat Pumps,

Get in Touch With Waterloo Energy Products!

29 St. Charles Street East. Maryhill, ON. N0B 2B0.
Office: (519) 648-9977
https://waterlooenergy.com

  


Location: Waterloo, ON, Canada

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