Air Conditioners: "Heat"

  • Electric Heat systems utilize traditional heating technology. With a standard electric element providing the heat, and the air conditioner's fan distributing it through the space, an electric heat system in an air conditioner is not intended as a stand-alone heating solution, but as a supplement to more common home heating systems, such as radiators or central air.
  • Heat Pumps, one of the basic components of air cooling systems, can be used
  • in reverse to provide heat. As long as temperatures don't dip too far below forty degrees Fahrenheit, a heat pump can extract heat from outside air and use it to provide warm air for your home. Heat pump systems are great for moderate, temperate climates that don't