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If You Have Heat Pumps
Heat pumps are popular in homes and businesses in the mid-Atlantic region. Heat pump technology is the best way to both heat and cool your premises from a single efficient source. 

By virtue of its technology, the heat pump moves more energy than it uses during the heating season, extracting heat from outside air and moving it indoors to heat the space. 

Newer heat pumps are far more energy efficient than their older counterparts, as evidenced by rising SEERs. They also produce considerably warmer air in the heating mode than previous models, creating a higher level of comfort.

Your contractor may be able to improve seasonal efficiency by downsizing your system, reducing flue losses or adjusting your controls.

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Related Topics

Sizing your system

Types of equipment

Combustion efficiency

Seasonal efficiency

If you have heat pumps

Setting your heat pump thermostat

Tables

Table 1: Fuel Savings From Energy Saving Improvements

Table 2: Recommended Air Velocities