Thanks to advancements in technology, homeowners now have several options to heat or cool their homes. And newer furnace and air conditioner models are more energy-efficient than ever. But if you are looking for something that gives you versatility, you might want to consider investing in a heat pump.
Marsh Heating and Air Conditioning is your preferred HVAC company in Chanhassen MN. We offer the full range of energy-efficient heat pumps from Lennox, a premier name in home comfort systems.
Benefits of Using a Heat Pump
The advantages of using heat pumps are too significant to ignore, one of which is energy efficiency. Heat pumps have high Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratios (SEER), making them an environment-friendly way of establishing a comfortable home environment. According to the Department of Energy, modern heat pumps can reduce your electricity use for heating or cooling by as much as 50 percent.
Heat pumps don’t burn fossil fuels, which significantly lowers your carbon footprint as you use them. Therefore, heat pumps are environment-friendly HVAC systems.
Heat pumps are quiet and convenient to operate. The compressor is typically installed outside the home and helps to keep noise levels to a minimum. This setup promotes a good night’s sleep.
Versatility is another benefit of owning a heat pump. It can reverse its function so it can provide heating when you need it. During the cold months, it absorbs heat from the outdoor air (there’s still hot air from the ground or air even on a snowy night) and releases it inside. However, a heat pump can alter the flow of the refrigerant through a special valve. This allows it to work like an air conditioner during the hot months. It’s basically having two systems in one machine.
Features of the Lennox Merit Series ML14XP1 Heat Pump
With an efficiency rating of up to 16.00 SEER / 9.00 HSPF, this product can save you hundreds of dollars each year, compared to a standard heat pump.
The ML14XP1 heat pump comes with a 5-Year Limited Warranty on compressor and a 5-Year Limited Warranty on covered components. This heat pump may be eligible for valuable 10-Year Limited Extended Warranty coverage with product registration.
The ML14XP1 is an ENERGY STAR®-approved heat pump. 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.
With years of rigorous testing under the most extreme conditions, our Quantum™ Coil–featuring a proprietary aluminum alloy exclusive to Lennox–is designed to weather the harshest elements.
When the ML14XP1 heat pump 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 the most cost-efficient for the weather conditions at the time.
The ML14XP1’s sound levels as low as 76 dB are much quieter than a standard heat pump.
It uses a PermaGuard Cabinet, which is a heavy-gauge, galvanized steel construction, louver coil guard, baked-on powder finish and durable zinc-coated steel base provides long-lasting protection against rust and corrosion.
Its precision-engineered scroll compressor has a special compressor sound-dampening system that assures smooth, quiet operation. Compared to reciprocating compressors, scroll compressors has fewer moving parts, giving you a more quiet environment.
Its chlorine-free R-410A refrigerant provides exceptional comfort without exacting a costly environmental toll. This product is also solar-ready.
Drainage holes prevent damaging moisture from collecting inside the basepan.
The installation of this product may qualify you of tax credits, which can help recoup the cost of investment.
Ask the Home Comfort Systems Experts
If you want to find out more about the Lennox ML14XP1, be sure to call Marsh Heating and Air Conditioning. With over four decades of experience in the HVAC industry, we have information you will need to make sure you’re making the right decision. We are your reliable Eden Prairie heating and air conditioning company.