Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

If you're looking out for a way to create a comfortable indoor environment in your home, you could consider a ducted heat pump. Consider the following reasons for installing one of these in your house.

Heating and Cooling in One

A ducted heat pump both cools and heats, so you get everything in the one system. This means you don't have to pay twice to install separate heating and cooling units. The same is true of repairs — you only need to maintain one appliance. Your decor will also benefit, as the same vents disperse hot and cold air. You just need a space in the roof cavity or under the flooring to install the central unit, which will thus be out of sight. 

Efficient Form of Heating

Electrical heating via a heat pump is relatively economical, as these units work by relocating warm air rather than generating it through burning fuel such as gas. Thus, you're paying for electricity to push refrigerant around the coils, to blow air through the unit, and to run the components such as the condenser. The icy-cold coils absorb the heat from the outside atmosphere, and they transport the heat inside in the form of hot gaseous refrigerant. This heat is then relocated inside as the fan blows air across the hot coils. In cooling mode, the reverse happens. The warmth within the indoor atmosphere is extracted and released outside.

Inverter Models

You can increase the efficiency further by choosing an inverter model. These machines don't switch on and off to reach the target thermostat-set temperature. Instead, inverter models can increase or decrease operation as they hover around the set temperature. This more nuanced response consumes less energy than a stop-start action. 

Additional Features

You can also save money with ducted heat pumps that have features such as multizone control. Controlling zones around the home allow you to heat or cool rooms and areas independently. Thus, if someone in your household prefers a colder bedroom, you could set up the system to create a comfortable space for them. If you have an unused guest room, you could adjust the heat pump so that it's not blowing hot or cold air into empty rooms and thus wasting energy. Additionally, you can treat different parts of the house separately, so that the kitchen is cooler than a home office, for instance. By fine-tuning the settings, you can create the perfect conditions for all areas while saving on your energy bills.