Most existing homes come with furnaces that generate heat by burning natural gas or oil. Despite the popularity of these furnaces, they are not the best option for people interested in saving money and preventing environmental damage. According to this infographic published by Griffith Energy Services, heat pumps are efficient, a green heating option that offers more benefits than traditional heating methods. A closer look shows why this is true.
Heat pumps are usually more expensive to purchase than furnaces. That means you will have to make a larger investment up front. Over time, though, they start to pay for themselves by lowering their monthly utility bill. How much? According to information from the U.S. government, the energy used to run an air-source heat pump is about $459 less per year than electric resistance heaters and about $948 less per year than oil systems. That means you could recoup the higher purchase price in just a couple of years. After that, you save money annually.
While saving money, you get the added benefit of the heat pump’s lower emissions. Expelling fewer emissions helps protect the planet from pollution and the greenhouse effect. Fewer emissions can also help protect your family. If a heat pump malfunctions, your family is not exposed to the toxic fumes that come from leaking gas furnaces.
Considering the financial, environmental, and health benefits of heat pumps, it just makes sense for more households to choose this technology over traditional heating options.
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