Even though winter temperatures can dip pretty low, we don’t live anywhere near the arctic. Because of our relatively mild weather, air-source heat pumps can be the perfect home heating and cooling solution in the Terre Haute area. Heat pumps capitalize on the energy produced naturally — and for free — based on the laws of thermodynamics. Therefore, you can enjoy savings of as much as 60 percent on your energy bills compared to when you use older, less-efficient heating and cooling equipment.
There are two main components to an air-source heat pump: the outdoor and the indoor heat exchangers. Here’s a quick look at how both operate to cool and heat your home:
- During the warm months, the indoor heat exchanger’s configuration of coils that are filled with liquid refrigerant cool your home. The refrigerant grabs the heat from the warm inside air your home that the air handler then moves across the coils, and cools it. The air handler then circulates the cooled air back into your rooms. The heated refrigerant now flows to the outside heat exchanger. Once there, the refrigerant releases its heat, and condenses back to a liquid form. Then the cycle starts again.
- In the winter, the process basically is reversed. A reversing valve changes the flow of refrigerant. The outdoor heat exchanger sucks the heat out of the air. Heat can be pulled from air even when temperatures dip to 15 degrees. This ambient heat boils the refrigerant, causing it to evaporate. The heated refrigerant flows to the indoor heat exchanger to release its heat and warm the air within your home. The air handler circulates this warm air.
Sounds pretty good, right? For more information, contact the experts at Paitson Bros. Heating and Air Conditioning. Since 1922, we’ve proudly served residents in Terre Haute and the Wabash Valley. Our trained technicians can help you determine the best type of heat pump for your home, saving you money and keeping you comfortable all year long.
Our goal is to help educate our customers about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information about Heat Pumps and other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Resource guide.
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Jeff Paitson is a third generation business owner who continues to run the business with the same values that have been passed down from previous generations since 1922.
Jeff’s belief is that the business belongs to Jesus Christ; therefore 10 percent of the company’s profits go toward the Maryland Community Church.
Jeff is a Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce member and in his spare time, he enjoys 
Ethan Rayburn is a lifelong resident of Terre Haute and a 2005 graduate of Purdue University.
An Eagle Scout, Ethan spent four years as a non-profit executive with the Boy Scouts of America before joining Paitson Bros. as a comfort advisor and later General Manager. In that role, Ethan has brought a renewed enthusiasm for customer care, integrity, value, and service to Paitson Bros. Heating & Air Conditioning.
Ethan enjoys singing and was a member of the Purdue Varsity Glee Club. He also enjoys playing and coaching soccer, spending time with his family and two young boys, and volunteering his time and resources with his church, Terre Haute First Baptist Church, which he has attended from a very young age.
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