Heat Pumps Articles

You probably already know about the advantages of ductless heating and cooling systems—and how they can significantly lower your Portland home’s carbon footprint while improving your indoor air quality (IAQ).

One reason Oregon homeowners love heat pumps is they function as an all-in-one unit. Instead of purchasing and maintaining a separate furnace and air conditioning system, you can simply transition your heat pump from the heat setting to the cooling setting and vice versa as seasons warrant.

Want to heat and cool your Portland home, fight climate change, and save money—all at the same time?

Get a heat pump.

Today, the majority of homes either use a conventional air conditioner (AC) and furnace combination or a heat pump. Our team at Petra Heating & Air Conditioning is well-versed in the difference as well as the benefits of each type of system.

So you are looking to invest in a heat pump. You are not alone––many Americans are making the switch.

A heat pump is a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system that transfers heat from one place to another, from inside to outside or from outside to inside. In the winter a heat pump works like a heater, extracting heat energy from outside and transferring it inside—instead of generating its own heat like a furnace. In the summer the process reverses, and it removes heat from your home and transfers it outside like an air conditioner.

Most of us tend to take our heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems for granted. As long as they are working, it’s easy to go on day after day without thinking about them. But, like most other things, taking care of your HVAC system through regular maintenance is critical to keeping it in good working order.