Sometimes it’s best to install air handlers in just one or more open area(s) of your home.
Displacement heating is where a single, dual or tri-zone heat pump provides most of the home’s heating and cooling – year-round. Energy moves by itself (hot to cold) so in some cases, you can provide up to 80% of the home’s heating and cooling needs simply by leaving doors open. There’s really no need to fit an air handler in each room unless you specifically need independent temperature control.
It is equivalent to boiling warm water – very little energy is needed to bring it to a boil. Similarly, with your home’s heating/cooling – other rooms are kept at a comfortable temperature by the natural movement of air (hot to cold).
The fact that your heat pump provides 80%+ of your home’s heating/cooling is a huge energy saving. Sometimes it’s not worth spending twice the amount for a 20% gain. If you need more information speak to us as we’d be happy to help.
