Heat pumps are becoming more popular in Goose Creek, SC. However, they’re mechanically different than most other HVAC system types. To learn more about heat pumps, read about these five heat pump components and their purposes:
Compressor
The compressor’s purpose is to raise the pressure and temperature of the system’s refrigerant. In cooling mode, this allows the heat pump to expel collected heat from your home outside. In heating mode, it amplifies the heat collected outdoors to efficiently warm your home.
Reversing Valve
The reversing valve is the part of a heat pump that controls the direction refrigerant flows. The valve directs the compressor output to the outdoor coil to operate in cooling mode. Alternatively, when you switch the system to heating mode, it directs the compressor output to the indoor coil.
Thermostatic Expansion Valve
A heat pump’s thermostatic expansion valve controls how much refrigerant flows to whichever coil functions as an evaporator. In heating mode, that’s the outdoor coil. In cooling mode, it’s the indoor coil.
Blower Motor
The blower motor is part of a heat pump’s indoor air handler. Depending on the operating mode, it circulates air from your home across the indoor coil to heat or cool it. In a mini-split heat pump, you’ll find a blower motor in each indoor air handler attached to the system.
Outdoor Fan
The outdoor fan is part of a heat pump’s outside unit and circulates the air across the unit’s coil. In cooling mode, it helps the coil release heat into the outside air. In heating mode, it facilitates the collection of heat energy from the outside air.
A heat pump would make an ideal HVAC solution for your Goose Creek, SC, home. If you’re interested in a heat pump installation, contact Berkeley Heating & Air Conditioning today.
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