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 A heat pump is really just a modified air conditioningHeat pump with electric heat backup A heat pump is really just a modified air conditioning unit. Special modifications allow the heat which is normally thrown outside the building to be blown into the building. Heat pumps work well in areas with moderate heating needs. They are not very efficient in long periods of cold weather where the temperatures are less than 30 degrees f unless they are equipped with electric backup coils. Heat pumps need lots of air movement to be effective so the need for larger ducting is apparent. Some ducting may be wrapped with, or composed entirely of, asbestos containing materials. The inspector will not always indicate whether there are asbestos containing materials present. The presence of asbestos can only be ascertained with laboratory testing. If you are concerned with asbestos and desire this test you should contact an asbestos abatement company or an asbestos removal company. Leave all registers open and be sure to allow for air flow under interior room doors if new carpeting is installed. Keep filters changed or cleaned and have the unit maintained and serviced at least once a year. Inspection limitation: the heat pump will not be operated in the heat mode if outside air temperatures are above 75 degrees Fahrenheit To do so may damage the unit. Operating the pump in the cooling mode usually suffices since their operation is almost identical. Contact an air conditioning contractor for further information if desired. Ceiling or floor radiant heat Baseboard electric heat Pilot intermittent (self igniting) full time
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