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Ex-HVAC tech here. Although not commonly seen, heat pumps were around on the US gulf coast back in the late 90's / early 2000's. Depending on what region/clima
by c_o_n_v_e_x 5y ago
Ex-HVAC tech here. Although not commonly seen, heat pumps were around on the US gulf coast back in the late 90's / early 2000's. Depending on what region/climate you're in, they're more popular.
Industry vernacular:
Air conditioner / air con: Unidirectional. Cools home. air cooled.
Furnace or heater: Separate unit to provide heat in home. Furnace is gas, heater is electric.
Heat pump: Bidirectional. Can heat or cool home. air cooled. Also, can come with "emergency heat" electric heaters.
Ground source or geothermal heat pump: Bidirectional. can heat or cool home. water cooled.
Swamp cooler: evaporative cooler.
- lsaferite 5y agoI've lived in Florida most of my life. As far back as I can remember we had (bi-directional) heat pumps. This is at least back in the mid 80s.