If you’re like most people, you probably don’t think much about how the heat pump in your RV works. But, if you’re curious about how this vital piece of equipment helps to keep your RV comfortable, here’s a quick overview.
A heat pump is basically a refrigerator that runs in reverse. In the summer, it removes heat from the air inside your RV and transfers it outside. In the winter, it does the opposite – removing heat from the air outside and transferring it inside.
This process is made possible by a substance called Freon, which circulates through coils in the heat pump. When Freon comes into contact with warm air, it vaporizes and absorbs the heat. When it comes into contact with cold air, it condenses and releases the heat.
The beauty of a heat pump is that it doesn’t generate any new heat – it simply moves existing heat from one place to another. This makes them very efficient and cost-effective to operate. And, because they don’t use any fossil fuels (like natural gas or propane), they produce zero emissions.