If you want the best solution for both heating and cooling your home, you have a couple of different options. You could go with completely separate units, one for heating and a different one for cooling. Or you could go with a heat pump that offers heating and cooling all within a single HVAC system.
It really comes down to your preferences when making a choice. Our team is here to help you with everything related to heating and air conditioning in Broomfield so you can be confident in your decision. You can keep reading to learn more about the pros and cons of having separate HVAC systems versus an all-in-one solution for heating and cooling.
Separate Heater and AC
When you have a separate heater and air conditioner, you can tailor each system to your home’s unique needs. For example, our area of the country experiences milder summers and colder winters. Because of this, you may be able to invest in an air conditioner with slightly less cooling power while investing more to have a better heater.
Having separate systems means maintaining two completely separate units as well as storing them. Each unit will take up space in your home in addition to the attached ductwork that takes up even more space. Ideally, you should schedule maintenance for your air conditioner at the end of the summer season and maintenance for your heater at the end of the winter season.
Consistent maintenance ensures that both units are operating properly and any problems are addressed before you turn one off and switch to the other. This leads us to another benefit of having separate systems. Each one of your systems gets a break for a large portion of the year while the other system is in operation for either heating or cooling.
Heat Pump
If you go with a heat pump, you have an all-in-one HVAC system that offers both heating and cooling. This is great because you can save space over having to store two large indoor units. Plus, you only have a single system to maintain.
That being said, a heat pump does operate around the clock all year long without any breaks. Because of this, you still need to schedule annual maintenance twice each year as you would for separate heating and cooling systems.
The one thing you want to consider with a heat pump is that our cold winters mean you need to invest in a heat pump with more heating power. A standard heat pump will not be able to stand up to our cold temperatures. A cold-weather heat pump or a heat pump that has a small add-on furnace will be a huge benefit.
You could even go with a ductless heat pump if you wanted to save extra space by eliminating ductwork. Ductless heat pumps are also more energy efficient so you can save money on your monthly energy costs. They work just as well as a more traditional design plus you enjoy the added benefit of customizing temperatures in different areas.
Selecting a Model
No matter what type of HVAC system you decide to go with, you need to think about energy efficiency ratings. While there is a minimum standard in place, going with a high-efficiency air conditioner, heater, or heat pump will pay off in the long run. You also want to make sure that your unit is properly sized to meet your home’s unique heating and cooling needs based on layout and overall square footage.
Contact Meyers Heating & Air Conditioning today to schedule an appointment with our professionals.