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What Is a Heat Pump and How Does It Work? — Ontario Homeowner Guide
A heat pump is a highly efficient heating and cooling system that moves heat rather than generating it. In heating mode, it extracts heat from outdoor air (even at −25°C) and concentrates it indoors. In cooling mode, it works like a central air conditioner. For a local example, see local heat pump installation options.
How a Heat Pump Works — The Refrigerant Cycle
- Refrigerant absorbs heat from outdoor air — Even cold air contains heat energy. Refrigerant evaporates in the outdoor coil, absorbing this heat.
- Compressor concentrates the heat — The gaseous refrigerant is compressed, raising its temperature dramatically.
- Indoor coil releases heat — Hot refrigerant passes through the indoor coil. Air blows across it, picks up the heat, and is distributed through your ducts.
- Refrigerant expands and cools — Returns to outdoor unit to repeat the cycle.
Why Heat Pumps Are Efficient
A heat pump delivers 2.5–4 units of heat for every 1 unit of electricity consumed (COP 2.5–4.0). Compare to a 96% AFUE gas furnace which delivers 0.96 units of heat per unit of gas energy. This is why modern cold-climate heat pumps are the most efficient heating option for Ontario.
What is a heat pump and how does it work in Ontario?
A heat pump moves heat rather than generating it. In heating mode, it extracts heat from outdoor air (even at -25C) using refrigerant, compresses it to raise the temperature, and releases it indoors. In cooling mode, the process reverses. Heat pumps deliver 250-400% efficiency (COP 2.5-4.0). Ontario rebates of up to $5,000+ are available. Call Madina Mechanical at (416) 424-4328 for heat pump installation in Scarborough.
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