About Heat Pumps
Winter is coming.
There’s a smarter way to heat your home.
When temperatures drop, energy bills rise. Today's heat pumps offer a cleaner, more energy-efficient way to stay warm, without the expense , mess or hazards of burning gas, oil or propane in your home.
HEAT PUMPS HAVE COME A LONG WAY.
Today's cold-climate heat pumps use advanced technology to provide efficient heating at low temperatures, with many models that operate at temperatures well below freezing.
The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) says many current cold-climate heat pumps can provide efficient heating at outdoor temperatures as low as -15°F.
WHY MAKE THE SWITCH?
SAVE ENERGY & MONEY
Heat pumps use electricity to transfer heat from one place and move it to another rather than burning fuel to generate heat, making them highly efficient. According to the MEA, modern cold-climate heat pumps can deliver up to four times as much heat as the electricity they use.BREATHE EASIER
Heat pumps produce no direct combustion emissions inside your home. Replacing a fossil-fuel heating system can reduce exposure to combustion pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide and particles.HEAT & COOL WITH ONE SYSTEM
One electric system can provide both heating in winter and air conditioning in summer.REDUCE POLLUTION
Replacing a gas, oil or propane heating system with a heat pump can reduce the greenhouse gas emissions associated with heating your home, and help Maryland move toward cleaner energy.
IS A HEAT PUMP RIGHT FOR YOUR HOME?
Heat pumps can work in many Maryland homes, with or without existing ductwork. Proper sizing and installation are key to comfort and efficiency.
BEFORE YOU BUY
Check out this helpful guide from the Maryland Department of the Environment, First Steps: Purchasing a Heat Pump.
Learn more about heat pumps and Maryland programs at: the Maryland Energy Administration — Heat Pumps.