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Heat
Pumps Is
your heat pump showing its age?
If
you have a heat pump that's over ten years old, now's the time
to start thinking about replacing it, not simply repairing it.
Why?
Because today's generation of heat
pumps are so efficient, they can often pay for
themselves through decreased utility bills.
Heat
pumps usually last from 12 to 15 years, depending on their
use. Your present unit is beginning to show its age when major
components of the system such as the motor or compressor start
making unusual noises or when the service calls start mounting
up. It's at this point that you'll have to decide whether to
repair the old system or replace it with a new one.
In
the short run, replacing a major component costs less than
replacing the entire system. In the long run, however, you may
be missing an opportunity to greatly improve the overall
efficiency of your system and save significant amounts of
money in operating costs.
In
recent years, heat pump manufacturers have made dramatic
progress in increasing the efficiency of their units. As a
result, it may make more economic sense to invest the money
spent on repairs in a new, more efficient unit that will
immediately lower operating costs.
Eventually,
the more efficient unit should pay for itself through
decreased utility bills. In the meantime, you'll gain the
added benefits of greater reliability and longer warranty
protection.
When
looking at a new system, remember that the efficiency of a
heat pump is indicated by two ratings, one for heating and one
for cooling. The heating rating is called the Heating Seasonal
Performance Factor (HSPF), the cooling rating is called the
Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER). In both cases, the
higher the number, the greater the efficiency and the lower
the operating costs.
In
order to attain the rated efficiency of the new system, it is
important to replace both the outdoor unit (which includes the
compressor) and the indoor unit (which includes the blower and
evaporator) at the same time. Combining a new high efficiency
outdoor unit with an old low efficiency indoor unit will
probably not result in optimum performance.
It's
also important to select the correct size unit for your home.
Corley Controls, after a thorough inspection of your home, can
determine how much capacity is required to keep your home
comfortable.
Following
installation of the new system, we can offer a preventative
maintenance agreement that calls for periodic maintenance of
equipment and, if needed, repairs. The cost of such a contract
is usually well worth the investment.
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Call
(704) 598-2677 today ...
to
have one of our professional technicians show you how we can
can improve the comfort in your home!
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