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How do heat pumps work?

May 2, 2023 by Jeremi Lashua

Think of heat pumps like an air conditioner running in reverse.  They simply move heat from one place to another.  A heat pump can extract heat out of very cold air, and then move it into the home through various methods.  This can be through a centrally ducted system or using individual heat pumps known as “mini-splits”, in each room.  Hillside east uses a combination of both heat pump and ducted systems designed by industry professionals to ensure that your home heating system will function as expected and in line with conventional gas furnaces.


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