Source: By Canada HVAC / May 23rd, 2022
As energy prices continue to soar and the effects of climate change become more evident, more people are exploring energy-saving options to heat and cool their homes. Heat pumps are one such alternative. Despite what the name suggests, a heat pump is an energy-efficient type of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. But what exactly is a heat pump and how does it work?
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