If there is no existing ductwork, a ductless heat-pump system (a.k.a. mini-split), may be simpler, more efficient, and less costly to install. This system pumps refrigerant to compact indoor units placed within individual areas of your home, providing room-by-room zoning.

2024年6月25日 · To get the same amount of heat from a heat pump, you need a higher air flow rate. Higher air flow requires bigger ducts. Sounds reasonable, right? But here’s the first thing that you need to know to keep your heat pump dreams alive: Your furnace is …

2021年12月30日 · Cold-climate heat pumps offer a huge degree of design flexibility; options for indoor units include high- and low-wall-mounted ductless heads, ceiling cassettes, and low-profile “compact-ducted” units.

2019年8月15日 · If your existing furnace is connected to ductwork, you can hook a new heat pump to the ducts. In this scenario, the heat pump still takes heat from the outside and releases it into your home, but it pushes the heat through the ductwork. This option eliminates the need for indoor air handling units.

2023年10月31日 · Ducted heat pumps, or central or whole-house heat pumps, are advanced HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems designed to provide heating and cooling for your entire home.

Both ducted and ductless heat pumps use similar technology based on the principle of transferring heat from one location to another using refrigerant. Neither system relies on fossil fuels while in heating mode unlike traditional heating systems including gas furnaces and boilers.

2023年7月17日 · Ducted heat pump systems are designed to provide both heating and cooling for residential and commercial spaces. They operate on the principle of transferring heat rather than generating it, making them highly energy-efficient. Here’s a concise overview of how ducted heat pump systems work:

2020年9月11日 · No Need to Worry: 5 Quick Steps to Install Air Ducts for Your Heat Pump Air ducts aid air flow from your indoor unit, (often called an air handler) to your entire home. Proper installation of ducts is critical for efficient air circulation through your home to provide you with optimum comfort.

2024年11月5日 · Curious whether heat pumps need ductwork? This comprehensive article dives into the differences between ducted and ductless systems, helping you understand your options for efficient heating and cooling.

Understand the advantages of using an air handler when replacing a gas furnace with heat-pump technology. A ducted heat pump with air handler installed in an upflow configuration (NYSERDA). By Jon Harrod.