Benefits of heat pumps Since heat pumps move rather than generate heat, they can be the least expensive way to heat and cool a home, especially in mild climates. They perform extremely efficiently by delivering more than 3 times as much heat as they consume in energy using a single energy source to provide both heating and cooling, and requiring no flues, or associated roof penetrations.
Most heat pumps deliver conditioned air to the home using ductwork.
Heat pump efficiency Heat pump efficiency depends on outdoor temperature. In the heating mode, performance drops as the outside air temperature drops. Limitations of heat pumps In cold climates, heat pumps require a supplemental heating system in the event that they cannot produce enough heat to maintain the desired indoor temperature. More information about heat pumps Click the following link to learn more heat pumps .