The benefits of heat pumps in cold climates
Many people are still learning about the benefits of heat pumps and what they can do. Heat pumps are especially beneficial in cold weather climates. A heat pump is part of a home heating and cooling system and is installed outside the home. There are various types of heat pumps:    
1. Air Source Heat Pump - Air source, also known as an air-to-air heat pump (or air-to-water for homes with in-floor radiant heating), extracts heat from outdoor air and transfers it into your home. This is one of the easiest and cheapest heat pumps to install and takes up little space. There are generally two types of air-source heat pumps:
• A ducted air-source heat pump that looks like a big outdoor air conditioner compressor and connects to traditional air handlers and ductwork in a home
• Mini-split (sometimes called ductless) has a “skinny” compressor for the outdoor unit and a wall cassette to distribute heat and cooling to individual units
2. Ground Source Heat Pump - A ground source heat pump, or a geothermal heat pump, extracts the heat energy from the ground around your home’s foundation and transfers it into your home.
3. Water Source Heat Pump - A water source heat pump extracts heat energy from water by pumping the water from the source directly through the heat pump. This works great for those who have homes near ponds or lakes.

Advantages of heat pumps
There are many advantages to heat pumps. Unlike conventional boilers and furnaces that burn fuel to generate heat, heat pumps collect existing heat from their respective element (air, water or ground) and concentrate it for use inside the home. While the name “heat” pump can be a little misleading, heat pumps are capable of much more. They can heat, cool, filter and dehumidify your air, all while reducing your energy use by up to 50 percent when using a variable-speed heat pump.

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