Air-Source Heat Pump

The most common type of heat pump system is the Air-Source heat pump. An air-source heat pump moves heat to and from the outdoor air.

On the outside, an air source heat pump looks exactly like a conventional air conditioner, but the difference is found on the inside with a reversing valve which allows a heat pump to provide a high level of year-round comfort for your home or office.

In summer, a heat pump operates just like a conventional air conditioner. Much like a refrigerator, a heat pump moves heat from the inside to the outside to create a cool environment. Because they move heat rather than generate heat, heat pumps can provide up to 4 times the amount of energy they consume.

In winter, a heat pump will reverse itself to heat the inside of your home when outside temperatures are as low as 40°. Your gas furnace will serve as a supplemental heat source when outside temperatures are lower than 40°-greatly reducing gas heating expenses. In Colorado, 55% of all heating fuel is used when temperatures are 42° or warmer. Running a heat pump instead of a furnace can result in typical savings of $25 to $50 per month on overall heating costs.

Rebates
Combine United Power's substantial heat pump rebates, with federal tax credits and energy savings and your heat pump will easily pay for itself.

Contractors
Download a list of contractors who have installed Air-Source Heat Pumps in United Power's service territory.

For more information about heat pumps and rebates, please contact United Power's Energy Management Experts at 303-659-0551.

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