1. By: Peter Francis Sarabosing
HEAT PUMPS
By: Peter Francis Sarabosing

2. WHAT IS A HEAT PUMP?
“Pumps” heat from one place to another, either heating or cooling one’s home
Winter moves heat from outside to inside your home
Summer moves heat from inside to outside your home
Reverses natural flow of heat from warm place to cooler places

3. HOW DOES A HEAT PUMP WORK?
Cooling Mode (Explained)

4. HOW DOES A HEAT PUMP WORK?
Heating Mode (Explained)

5. TYPES OF HEAT PUMPS
The three main types of heat pumps are AIR SOURCE, DUAL FUEL, and GEOTHERMAL

6. PROS/CONS OF A HEAT PUMP
Much higher efficiency (when installed correctly)
Lower operating Costs (from 30-50% less than electric furnaces)
Uses less electrical energy
CONS
Higher installation costs
Can require large land areas and excavations
Water usage restrictions can present problems

7. REFERENCES http://www.barks.com/2002/02-05feat.html