Heat Pumps
A heat pump is the
cleanest, most efficient and least
expensive way to heat and cool your
home. In the summer, a heat pump removes
the warm air from inside your home and
moves it outside leaving cool air
inside. In the winter, the process
reverses itself, and the solar heat from
the outside air is pumped inside,
keeping your home warm. Believe it or
not, winter air does contain heat that
the heat pump can use.
A heat pump is quiet, clean and safe and
needs no flue for venting fumes, does
not require a flame and does not leave
residue in your home.
There are different types of heat pumps
to choose from, the most common in our
area being an air-to-air heat pump.
There are other types that are more
efficient (meaning your utility bills
will be lower) such as geothermal and
variable speed, to name a few.
For maximum operating efficiency, proper
installation of your heat pump is key!
Choosing a heat pump dealer who is a
member of the Quality Contractor Network
(QCN) will insure your heat pump works
correctly.
Choosing a Heating
and Cooling Contractor
When it comes to electric heat pumps,
the installation is most important for
your comfort and the efficient operation
of the unit.
That’s the reason behind the Quality
Contractor Network (QCN) and the
energy right ® program. QCN members
have the skill and knowledge to install
the right system for your home, service
your equipment in the future and even
coordinate financing.
Current QCN List
- 1.
Find out if he
or she is a member of the Quality
Contractor Network.
(above link)
2. Ask the QCN
contractor for references to find out if
other customers were satisfied.
3. Get bids for the
job from several QCN members.
Heat Pump Loans
It’s by far the largest energy user in
your home – heating and air
conditioning. So when you’re faced with
choosing a heat-and-air unit for your
home, it will affect your budget for
years to come.
Fortunately, CEMC is here to help. Your
cooperative can help you finance a new
energy efficient heat pump.
To qualify for CEMC’s Heat Pump Program,
applicants must be the owner(s) of the
home and property where the heat pump is
to be located and pass an independent
credit review.
The customer
contacts CEMC Member Services Department
to fill out an application. If approved
for the loan, the customer will select a
vendor from CEMC’s list of approved
heating and air contractors members of
the TVA/CEMC
For more
information, contact the CEMC Member
Services Department at
(800) 987-CEMC.
Upon completion of the job, the CEMC
energy advisor will inspect the heat
pump installation for proper
performance. Then the customer will
complete paperwork for the loan.
