How to Make Your Heat Pump More Efficient

A heat pump is already one of the most eco-friendly and cost effective ways to heat or cool your home in Nashville by drawing in heat from the outdoors to disperse throughout your home in the winter or funneling heat from inside your home back outdoors during the summer.

Heat pumps can keep your home comfortable in any season without using an excessive amount of electricity or gas as other HVAC systems do. But there are also a range of additional tips you can implement to help your heat pump work more efficiently, meaning better climate control and lower energy bills for your home.

There are a range of issues that could occur when a furnace malfunctions. Cold air, not enough air, weird noises, and strange sounds are all common occurrences that homeowners experience in Nashville with their gas furnaces.

Many of these issues require professional furnace repair for a safe and reliable service, but understanding what the initial cause was may help you prevent similar issues in the future and get a better understanding of how your appliances work.

Tips for Efficient Heat Pump Use

Heat pumps function differently than air conditioners or furnaces. If you are new to using a heat pump or simply looking for some ways you can cut down on cost, try these ideas:

Some homes in Nashville have both a heat pump and auxiliary heating or cooling method. The heat pump is more efficient than your furnace or central air conditioning and highly capable, so turn it on first and use the furnace or AC to provide extra climate control when necessary.

Heat pumps function most efficiently when they are consistently running at the same temperature. This makes it best to set the temperature at the beginning of the season and leave it alone. This temperature may be slightly higher than where you typically set your furnace or lower than where you would set an AC thermostat because the heat pump works differently.

Auto mode on a heat pump will set the reversing valve based on the outdoor temperature, but this can throw off your heating and cooling if you have an unseasonal day. Turn this mode off and manually select heat or cooling mode.

The fan is important for distributing hot and cold air. While auto mode may be enough, also try adjusting the speed manually until you get to the lowest setting that is most comfortable for your home.