Let’s face it, keeping your home comfortable in Bowling Green, Ohio, is a year-round project. One minute you’re blasting the AC to escape the summer swelter, the next you’re huddled by the furnace, dreaming of warmer days. It’s enough to make you wish for a single, magical appliance that manages both. That’s where Tin Man Heating & Cooling steps in with the good news. A heat pump may be able to do it all for you!

Pump it up with a heat pump

You’ve probably heard of a furnace or a boiler heating system that keeps your home warm in the winter. But a heat pump does double duty, keeping your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter, thanks to a pump that moves heat around as needed. In the summer, the heat pump works by pulling heat out of your home’s indoor air, pumping it outside where it can join the sticky stuff that descends on us during the hot months. The air that’s left behind is cool and refreshing.

In colder months, heat pumps work by pulling heat from the outdoor air or from underground sources. This warmer air then circulates into the home. Even when it’s quite cold outside, there’s usually enough environmental heat available to draw indoors.

It sounds like magic, but it’s actually a scientific process, starting with an outdoor unit that contains coils with a refrigerant. These coils absorb heat from the outdoor air, turning the refrigerant into a low-pressure gas and sending it to a compressor. The compressor increases the pressure of the refrigerant, raising the temperature and heating the air as it is blown through an indoor heat exchanger. While you’re enjoying the warmth, the refrigerant returns to a lower pressure and is sent back to the outdoor unit, ready to start the cycle again.

Are you confused yet? Don’t worry. The trained technicians at Tin Man understand the science and can make sure your heat pump is ready to keep you comfortable at any temperature.

What’s so great about heat pumps?

You might be hearing more and more about heat pumps these days, and for good reason! They offer a compelling list of benefits:

• Two-in-one comfort: This is arguably the biggest benefit. One system manages both your heating and cooling needs. No more switching between furnace and AC units, just seamless comfort year-round.
• Energy efficiency: Because heat pumps move heat rather than generating it, they are significantly more energy-efficient than traditional furnaces, especially electric resistance heaters. This can translate to noticeable savings on your utility bills. Who doesn’t love a lower bill?
• Eco-friendly footprint: Since they don’t burn fossil fuels for heating, heat pumps have a lower carbon footprint, making them a greener choice for your home and the planet.
• Quieter operation: Generally, heat pumps operate more quietly than traditional furnaces, giving you peace and quiet in your home. No more rumbling noises interrupting your favorite TV show.

Yes, but I’ve heard heat pumps aren’t good for frigid weather

Heat pumps have understandably had a bad reputation in colder climates, where there is less heat to pull from the air. However, new compressor technology is continually improving their efficiency in colder areas, making them a sensible choice for our customers. We do recommend having an alternative heat source for those bitterly cold days. Fortunately, most heat pumps are equipped with built-in electric coils to function as backups.

Is a heat pump right for you?

Ultimately, deciding if a heat pump is right for your northwest Ohio home is a decision best made with the help of a trusted professional. Here at Tin Man Heating & Cooling, we’ve been serving the area for over 37 years, and we’re committed to making the right recommendations for your family’s comfort, not just selling products.

Give us a call at (419) 353-4448 to schedule a consultation. We’ll assess your home’s unique needs, discuss your heating and cooling habits, and help you understand if a heat pump is the efficient, comfortable, and maybe the magical solution for which you’ve been searching.