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Heat Pump Basics
Efficient heating and cooling
Heat pumps transfer heat between indoors and outdoors via refrigerant cycles, delivering efficient heating/cooling; sizing, insulation, and climate suitability matter for performance.
- heat pump
- hvac
- efficiency
- refrigerant
- heating
How They Work
Move heat with refrigerant and a compressor, reversing by season.
Choose and Size
Match to climate and house load; check COP/HSPF ratings.
Install and Maintain
Seal/insulate home; clean filters and schedule service.
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