Where You May Already Have Heat Pumps In Your Home
If you’re like most people, you probably think of a heat pump as something that’s used in large commercial buildings or in the cooling process of your refrigerator. The truth is, however, that many homeowners are using heat pumps without even realizing it! Curious yet? Let’s explore some things homeowners likely have in their home that use a heat pump to get a better understanding of how they work, how efficient they are, and how they are the best choice across the board when it comes to pool heating options. 
One of the most common home appliances that uses a heat pump is a heat pump clothes dryer. These clothes dryers uses a heat pump to dry clothes by circulating air over the wet clothes. The heat from the air evaporates the water from the clothes, and the dryer’s heat pump circulates the air to remove the moisture. 
Another common home appliance that uses a heat pump is a dishwasher. Some dishwashers use a heat pump to heat water for washing dishes instead of using hot water from a home’s water tank. The heat pump circulates water through a heat exchanger to heat the water to the appropriate temperature. Some homes use heat pumps to regulate the temperature in place of an AC unit. These heat pumps are typically located in the attic or in a crawl space. The heat pump circulates air to either heat or cool the home, depending on the needs of the occupants. 
Finally, many pools and hot tubs use heat pumps to heat the water. A heat pump circulates water through a heat exchanger to heat the water to the desired temperature. Swimming pools are typically heated using gas or electric units, but a heat pump is much more efficient and can save pool owners significant money on their energy bill. In fact, a heat pump is up to 70% more efficient than its gas counterpart and AquaComfort’s heat pumps will heat a swimming pool with a surrounding air temperature as cold as 40 degrees
Heat pumps are widely used and known for their effective heating (and cooling) abilities — saving time, money, and energy. Become an AquaComfort Solutions dealer today and help spread the gift of an extended pool season with comfortable swimming waters to pool owners everywhere for both commercial and residential pools. Contact us today!
What Makes a Heat Pump Work?
The heat pump is a device that contains refrigerant and uses it to transfer heat from one place to another. In its most basic form, it consists of an evaporator, a condenser, and a compressor. The heat pump moves heat by circulating refrigerant through these three parts. You may think of refrigerant for cold uses only, but it can also be heated. The evaporator is located inside the housing, and it absorbs heat from the air. The heat from the air warms the refrigerant, turning it into a gas. The condenser releases that incredible heat where it needs to go, and as the vaporized refrigerant cools, it is changed back into a liquid form. Then the cycle repeats again.Heat Pumps in the Home
Now that we know how a heat pump works, let’s explore some of the most common home appliances that use heat pumps. One of the most common home appliances that uses a heat pump is a heat pump clothes dryer. These clothes dryers uses a heat pump to dry clothes by circulating air over the wet clothes. The heat from the air evaporates the water from the clothes, and the dryer’s heat pump circulates the air to remove the moisture. Another common home appliance that uses a heat pump is a dishwasher. Some dishwashers use a heat pump to heat water for washing dishes instead of using hot water from a home’s water tank. The heat pump circulates water through a heat exchanger to heat the water to the appropriate temperature. Some homes use heat pumps to regulate the temperature in place of an AC unit. These heat pumps are typically located in the attic or in a crawl space. The heat pump circulates air to either heat or cool the home, depending on the needs of the occupants. Finally, many pools and hot tubs use heat pumps to heat the water. A heat pump circulates water through a heat exchanger to heat the water to the desired temperature. Swimming pools are typically heated using gas or electric units, but a heat pump is much more efficient and can save pool owners significant money on their energy bill. In fact, a heat pump is up to 70% more efficient than its gas counterpart and AquaComfort’s heat pumps will heat a swimming pool with a surrounding air temperature as cold as 40 degreesBecome an AquaComfort Solutions’ Dealer
Heat pumps are widely used and known for their effective heating (and cooling) abilities — saving time, money, and energy. Become an AquaComfort Solutions dealer today and help spread the gift of an extended pool season with comfortable swimming waters to pool owners everywhere for both commercial and residential pools. Contact us today! 
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