Most homeowners are more familiar with furnaces than heat pumps. If you are someone who needs help in choosing which one you should use this spring, this is the article for you.
Marsh Heating and Air Conditioning is a top HVAC company in New Brighton MN that offers a wide selection of energy-efficient heat pumps created by Lennox Industries.
Furnace or Heat Pump: What’s the Difference?
You have two solid choices to keep your home comfortably warm — a furnace for extremely cold climates and a heat pump for mild temperatures.
A furnace generates heat by burning oil or gas and circulating that heat throughout your home. On the other hand, heat pumps only use a power source (electricity) and refrigerant to transfer heat from one place to another. A heat pump can act as a heater when it’s cold outside, or as an air conditioner when it’s hot.
In terms of energy efficiency, there is a significant amount of production you get out of a heat pump compared to a furnace. The best-performing furnaces these days convert as much as 98 percent of the fuel into heat while the remaining 2 percent escapes elsewhere.
To the contrary, a heat pump is three times as efficient, using only one unit of electricity to move three units of heat energy. That means you save a considerable amount on utility costs by choosing to run a heat pump when it’s not too cold.
Features of the Lennox Merit Series 14HPX Heat Pump
The 14HPX heat pump has efficiency ratings of up to 16.00 SEER and 8.2 HSPF, packing a lot of comfort into an affordable package.
Pairing this heat pump with a variable-speed furnace or air handler allows you to continuously maintain a slow circulation of air throughout your home, decreasing the amount of humidity in your home for improved indoor air quality and comfort.
When the 14HPX is installed with a compatible Lennox furnace, it creates a heating system that can switch back and forth between electricity and gas automatically, based on whichever is most cost-efficient for the weather conditions at the time.
This product comes with a 5-Year Limited Warranty on covered components including the compressor. The 14HPX heat pump may be eligible for valuable 10-Year Limited Warranty coverage with product registration.
The 14HPX heat pump is certified by ENERGY STAR®. Such products are the same or better than standard products, only they use less energy. To earn the ENERGY STAR label, furnaces must meet strict energy efficiency criteria set by the US Environmental Protection Agency or the U.S. Department of Energy. Since they use less energy, these products save you money on your electricity bill and help protect the environment by causing fewer harmful emissions from power plants. And you get the features and quality you expect.
The compressor is the part of the unit that pumps refrigerant to deliver the cooling your home needs. The 14HPX is built with a proven, reliable scroll compressor that means years of trouble-free operation.
The 14HPX is compatible with the exclusive Humiditrol® whole-home dehumidification system, for indoor air that feels better even on sweltering days.
The 14HPX heat pump efficiently keeps operating noise to a minimum. It only has an operating sound of up to 76 decibels, which is the sound of a normal conversation. SilentComfort® technology delivers low sounds levels, providing the ultimate in quiet, consistent heating and cooling.
Its long-lasting corrosion protection is baked into the PermaGuard™ unit base, and the galvanized steel cabinet’s powder finish ensures the longevity of the 14HPX heat pump.
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High-efficiency outdoor coil provides exceptional heat transfer and low air resistance for high-efficiency operation.
Its precision-molded compressor sound cover minimizes operating sounds.
SmartHinge louver design allows quick, easy access to interior components from all sides for cleaning and maintenance. It protects coils from damage and provides a clean appearance.
Its chlorine-free R-410A refrigerant provides exceptional comfort without exacting a costly environmental toll.
Ask the HVAC Pros
For more information about heat pumps, call Marsh Heating and Air Conditioning. We are a Lennox Premier Dealer that provides the best HVAC solutions for homes and businesses. We are the preferred Roseville heating and air conditioning company serving you for more than 40 years.