{"id":461,"date":"2024-01-22T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-22T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.azperfectcomfort.com\/blog\/?p=461"},"modified":"2024-01-26T06:47:39","modified_gmt":"2024-01-26T13:47:39","slug":"can-heat-pumps-handle-the-arizona-heat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.azperfectcomfort.com\/blog\/heat-pump-service\/can-heat-pumps-handle-the-arizona-heat\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Heat Pumps Handle the Arizona Heat?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azperfectcomfort.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Families_and_Comfort_Dollarphotoclub_73283005_800x538.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"202\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azperfectcomfort.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Families_and_Comfort_Dollarphotoclub_73283005_800x538-300x202.jpg\" alt=\"Relaxed young woman lying on couch\" class=\"wp-image-462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azperfectcomfort.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Families_and_Comfort_Dollarphotoclub_73283005_800x538-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.azperfectcomfort.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Families_and_Comfort_Dollarphotoclub_73283005_800x538-768x516.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.azperfectcomfort.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Families_and_Comfort_Dollarphotoclub_73283005_800x538.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>There are plenty of things that seem like they just weren\u2019t named right. Strawberries aren\u2019t really berries and jellyfish aren\u2019t fish. If you\u2019re a homeowner in Scottsdale researching a new air conditioner and you see the term \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.azperfectcomfort.com\/heating\/heat-pumps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">heat pump<\/a>,\u201d you might think it&#8217;s irrelevant to your search results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re here to let you know that despite the misleading name, heat pumps are essentially air conditioners that also provide heat. Now, you may be thinking that because it\u2019s a system that also provides heat, that it\u2019s not that great at air conditioning. But that simply isn\u2019t true. In fact, heat pumps are a great system for combatting the Arizona heat. Read on to learn about the amazing benefits of these systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More on the \u201cHeat Pump\u201d Name<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you know how heat pumps work, the name won&#8217;t seem like a misnomer. Heat pumps don&#8217;t <em>pump <\/em>heat; they <em>move <\/em>heat from one place to another using electricity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the winter, they pull or \u201cpump\u201d heat from the air outside and move it inside your home to provide heating.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the summer, they pull or \u2018pump\u201d heat from the air inside your home and move it outside to provide cooling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ducted Vs Ductless Heat Pumps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike a central AC that relies on ductwork to distribute the cool air, heat pumps are available in ductless systems which are called \u201cmini splits.\u201d This name is apt because the refrigerant lines are \u201csplit\u201d throughout the home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mini splits consist of a single outdoor unit and multiple air handlers that are mounted on the walls of your home. This gives you the ability to customize your home cooling. Unlike central AC which cools down the entire home, you can save a lot of energy (and money!) by cooling down a single room or zone in your home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Heat Pumps Provide Stellar Air Conditioning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As we mentioned, a heat pump is essentially an air conditioner. It uses refrigerant and AC technology to operate. You\u2019ll never have to worry about it not being able to cool your home down adequately, even on the hottest days of the year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The thing that makes a heat pump different from an AC is that it has a component called a reversing valve. This aptly named part allows the heat pump to \u201creverse\u201d the flow of refrigerant to bring heat into the home in the winter. If you have a separate heating system, by installing a heat pump, you\u2019re getting two systems for the price of one.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advanced Features Are Available<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like with air conditioners, heat pumps with inverter technology are available. This gives the heat pump the ability to modulate its temperature. Unlike a traditional central AC that only has \u201con\u201d and \u201coff\u201d modes, an advanced heat pump that boasts inverter technology can modulate its power level to work at a lower power setting, hence the name \u201cmodulating heat pumps.\u201d Hey, at least they got some names right!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feel free to contact us with any additional questions about whether heat pumps can handle the Arizona heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azperfectcomfort.com\/contact-us\/send-a-message\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>Contact the team at AZ Perfect Comfort<\/strong><\/a><strong> for heat pump installation in Scottsdale, AZ and Feel the Comfort You\u2019ve Been Missing.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Despite the misleading name, heat pumps are essentially air conditioners that also provide heat. 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