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heat pump is basically a central air conditioning system that also has the
ability to heat your home during cold weather months and keep it cool during
the summer .It's called a "heat pump" because it pumps heat into your
home in winter, and pumps heat out of your home in summer. A heat pump’s
ability to both heat and cool makes it a very economical and efficient home
comfort system. This is why heat pump and air conditioning units are the
popular choice in homes, offices and factories.
Heat pumps use electricity to move heat from a cool space to a warm space, making the cool space cooler and the warm space warmer.During the heating season, heat pumps move heat from the cool outdoors into your warm house and during the cooling season,heat pumps move heat from your cool house into the warm outdoors.
Why use a heat pump?
A heat pump is a good, cost effective way to keep your house cool or warm according to the season.Installing a quality heat pump is necessarily a long term decision.What you decide today can have a big impact on your future heating bills.It even costs less than LPG or an electric heater.They are also environment friendly by providing cost effective heating and cooling.
How to choose a good heat pump?
A heat pump is an effective way of keeping your home warm and cool for less money. To get the most out of a heat pump, it's really important to choose the right one and use it properly.Some heat pumps are more efficient than others.Therefore look out for these things while buying a heat pump:
•Make sure that the heat pump you are buying is a good brand and has an adequate warranty.
•Buy a heat pump that suits the size of your house. It should not be too small or too big. Either way you will be at loss.
•The performance of many heat pumps depends upon the temperature itself. Whether you live in a cold or hot area, make sure that the unit is sized using the manufacturer's information on how much heat it can deliver at the average.
The next thing is the installation of heat pumps. Good installation is essential to how well a heat pump performs. Make sure you choose an experienced installer. Goldstar heat pumps offer New Zealand’s leading Heat Pump and Air Conditioning brands including Fujitsu and Mitsubishi Electric. Its heat pump installation experts can give you the best advice on which make and model will suit your climate and budget needs. You can choose from hi wall heat pump systems, cassettes and compact cassettes, floor consoles and ducted heat pump systems.
