Winter is in the air in Spokane and your heat pump is working. Then summer comes around and your heat pump is still at work. That means you have a hybrid system that is both a heating and cooling pump. The hybrid cooling and heating pumps represent the newest technology created in heating and cooling that is suited to be energy efficient. 

Keeping your Spokane home an even temperature year round is the best way to manage utility expense. An even temperature can be the most comfortable. No one likes sitting in a warm house in the summer and a cold home during Spokane winters. The heating and cooling pump identifies that very problem and in a way that can save you money. 

Don’t touch that dial! 

Studies have proven that furnaces and air conditioners that kick on and off frequently use more energy than units that can maintain more constant temperatures through efficient use. 

The cooling and heating pump is what controls the heat by keeping control over the flow of heat in and out of the house. As air is pulled from the outside during Spokane cool or cold months, the heat in the cold air is extracted and pushed into the home. In the warm months, the hot air is cooled. 

If the temperature drops too low outside and warm air can’t be extracted, a backup furnace will kick in.This way your house is always kept at an even temperature but with an efficient use of energy. The furnace is only used when the temperature falls below around 35 degrees. 

The heating and cooling pump, or hybrid pump, can dramatically reduce residential and commercial utility costs. This is especially true if you are using an older furnace and air conditioner that are not energy efficient. The latest technology has greatly enhanced the efficiency of the heating and cooling process. 

The hybrid system is quiet too. That alone is a big advantage to many people. No one enjoys sitting on their deck or in the family room and listening to a noisy furnace or air conditioner. 

Spokane heat pump maintenance

If you are not quite ready for a new heating and cooling system, then it is important to insure your current Spokane heat pump is maintained. A heating contractor such as Air Control Heating and Electric should perform routine annual maintenance inspections to insure you are getting the most out of your unit. Some good things to check are your fittings, pumps, air flow, thermostat, and lines. 

You should also talk to your Spokane heat pump contractor about ways you can improve your heating and cooling efficiency. Air Control Heating and Electric can check your home or business and find ways you can improve your use of energy. For example, you can insulate areas where drafts come from or install programmable thermostats. If there are problems found with your systems, contractors can do the required heating and air conditioning repairs. 

Staying ahead of rising energy costs is not an easy task. It is recommended to replace older furnaces or air conditioning units. New Spokane heat pumps are energy efficient, don't pollute the environment and generally work more efficiently keeping your home or business heated or cooled through the use of new materials and systems.