Q. How can a heat pump work with a heating and cooling system to be more efficient?
A. In mild weather the HP can provide all the necessary heat down to about 30-35 degrees, below that it would need some kind of backup heat source to provide the additional heat necessary to meet the load of the home down to 0 degrees.
Q. Should I close the registers or ducts for areas of my home that I do not use on a regular basis?
A. You can close some vents in unused areas of the home but be aware that your insulation is the exterior walls, if you let the room get too warm or cool you will still need to overcome that in the adjoining rooms. Closing off too many vents may also cause issues with the furnace or air conditioner.
When it comes to a residential heat pump, homeowners can expect one to last 10 to 20 years with proper maintenance. Learning how to maintain your home's heat pump isn't difficult and will save you money now and in the future.
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Is a lack of whole-house humidification causing problems for your household? Low humidity can cause uncomfortable health issues like dry sinuses, allergy flare-ups and itchy skin. Dry air also has a damaging effect on your home's structure and furnishings, causing cracked trim and floorboards, furniture that may fall apart as solvents dry, or cracks that emerge in protective coatings or the wood itself.
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