Looking into replacing my outdated heat pump –

I live in an area with hot and humid summers and fairly mild winter weather.

Because of this, I’m able to handle my home’s temperature control with an electric heat pump.

The heat pump acts much like a central air conditioner throughout the warmer season, and then reverses direction to provide heat in the winter. It does not burn fossil fuels to generate heat but simply moves heat from one location to another, making the system very safe and energy efficient. I spent a considerable amount of money for the purchase and installation of the heat pump. Over the years, I’ve taken very good care of it. I invested in a maintenance program with a local HVAC contractor, which includes two annual service calls per year. A technician inspects the heat pump, replaces any worn or malfunctioning parts, and performs a thorough cleaning and tuning. This service has helped to prevent sudden breakdowns, and definitely extended the service life of the equipment. I’m aware that the heat pump can’t last forever, and I definitely need to think about replacing it. The system is right around twenty-three years old, and has already outlasted its life expectancy. In the last couple of years, I’ve noticed a decline in performance. The heat pump no longer puts out quite as much heating or cooling, and therefore is forced to run for much longer cycles to maintain a comfortable temperature. The extended run times adds up to greater energy use and higher cost of operation. I’ve done a bit of research, and modern heat pumps achieve much higher efficiency ratings and offer some innovative features. These new models can now automatically adapt capacity to provide the exact amount of heating/cooling required at any given time. By operating at much lower speeds, they maintain more even temperature, reduce sound levels, and minimize operational costs.

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