The second kind of air source electric heat pump is called the split-system heat pump. This pump is commoner than the former. This model features indoor and outdoor heat exchangers and air-handling units, with the compressor installed outside. This way, you have more choices of where exactly to install it. Once again, your whole home is cooled and heated via ductwork.
Variations of the split-system heat pump include the triple-function heat pump, which doesn't limit itself to warming and cooling your home - it heats up your water as well. That means that in the summer your water heating is basically free, and in the winter the heating of your water is much more cost-effective. And then there is the free-delivery split-system heat pump, which allows you to choose which rooms you heat or cool. A thermostat is placed in each room, and this version of the electric heat pump doesn't require ductwork.
The duel-fuel design of the electric heat pump offers you an electric heat pump and a furnace simultaneously. In the winter, when the temperature drops below freezing, switching from your electric heat pump to your furnace will save you money and heat your home more effectively. The duel-fuel design of the electric heat pump is ideal for areas that suffer from very cold winters.
The Geothermal design of the electric heat pump is the most complicated of the lot, relying on a smooth, efficient, underground system of pipes and a series of heat pumps installed right inside the house to deliver hot and warm air. And, while the Geothermal design is complicated, it is also incredibly efficient, because the temperature of the ground is relatively high and, what's more, consistent. The Geothermal design of electric heat pumps is becoming more and more popular all across the company, which means that prices are becoming more and more affordable. The design is strong and sturdy, and allows you to live in great comfort, heating and cooling in a smooth, flowing fashion which abolishes hot and cold spots throughout your house. The Geothermal design is better for the environment than other designs. It is clean, silent, and economical, offering you hot water in the summer for basically nothing and hot water savings of up to 30% in the wintertime. You can feel safe and secure, too, as the Geothermal design is maintenance-free: there are no gadgets to operate, no dangerous fumes to breathe in, and no annoying smells. Those who suffer from asthma or allergic reactions to other types of air and heat conditioning will find the Geothermal design of electric heat pump the perfect companion to live with.