For the weather in our local area, a heat pump is the ideal solution. The Winter temperature never drops below chilly while the Summer is horribly hot and humid. Air conditioning is absolutely a priority however both of us can’t go without heating. Although a heat pump is a rather high-priced purchase, the single unit provides both heating and cooling capacity. It also avoids the burning of fossil fuels to generate heat. Because there is no combustion process, the idea doesn’t produce redhouse gases or carbon monoxide. It is especially environmentally friendly and safe. I don’t worry about the air quality threats acquaintanced with a gas oil furnace. The heat pump runs on electricity and makes use of ambient heat in the air. In cooling mode, it pulls heat from outside, compresses it to a higher temperature and delivers it into the house. In heating mode, the heat pump literally reverses the flow of refrigerant. It performs similarly to a refrigerator or a conventional a/c, drawing heat out of the air and pumping it outdoors. I spent more on a better quality heat pump that includes versatile speed technology. The idea automatically increases and decreases speed to match the demands of the home. There’s rarely a time that it needs to blast at max capacity. It respectfully runs at lower speeds for longer cycles. This allows for superior energy efficiency and more consistent temperature, but overall, the heat pump is especially energy efficient and keeps biweekly utility costs satisfactory. The people I was with and I have been ecstatic with the comfort and reliability gave by the heat pump. It has proven honestly effective at handling excess humidity.