A heat pump can provide both heating and cooling for your home. It requires ductwork like a central ac system. However, they are more energy-efficient. Customers also have the option to select from a single-stage, two-stage, or variable speed system. We are happy to discuss the differences with you in person and why one system may benefit you more than the other.

Single-stage compressors blast your home with cold air and turn themselves off when the desired temperature is reached. They turn on and off more frequently drawing a lot of electricity each time it turns on. A two-stage compressor runs at full capacity when you need it to and at a lower level when you don’t. Two-stage units don’t run as continuously as a variable speed AC, but they do cycle on and off less frequently than single-stage systems.

Variable speed compressors blow a smooth, steady stream of cold air into your home to maintain the desired indoor temperature, rarely turning themselves off. They operate continuously at less than 100% capacity – often as low as 25% or 30% capacity. As a result, they run for much longer cycles than single-stage AC units. In the summertime, they might run for all or most of the day! Variable speed air conditioners run continuously, effectively dehumidifying the air inside your home. As a result, you feel comfortable at higher temperatures and don’t have to set your thermostat to a low temperature.