Heat pumps work similarly to air conditioners in several ways. Both systems cool down the home's temperature and help reduce humidity. The main difference is that a heat pump can also act in reverse and become a heating system when the temperature requires it.
Heat pumps and air conditioners both use a process to transfer heat energy through the use of coil systems. Yet, while air conditioners add cooled air to the indoor space to lower the temperature, much like a refrigerator, a heat pump will lower the temperature in your home by pulling out the hot air. In areas with temperate weather, both options can keep your home comfortable throughout the summer season.