Residential Heat Pumps
A heat pump wasn't really assigned the most explanatory name, which lends confusion to what they do. Heat pumps are identical to air conditioners except for one small detail: a heat pump can heat your home as well as cool it!
How It Works
Home heating and air conditioning is really about one thing: moving heat energy. During a hot Florida summer day, you need heat energy moved out of the home to cool it. During cold weather, heat energy must be added back to the home to warm it.
Air is pulled from the home via the fan motor in an air handler. The air is then forced through the indoor coil, which contains refrigerant. The refrigerant either absorbs heat energy from the air (which cools the air), or the passing air absorbs heat energy from the indoor coil to heat your home. Depending on the need, a heat pump either dispenses heat energy into the outside air, or pulls heat energy from the outside air. As you can see, they are amazing little pieces of equipment!
Heating & Air Conditioning Efficiency
The efficiency of a heat pump is measured by a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating (SEER) for cooling, and a Heating Seasonal Performance Factor (HSPF) for heating. The efficiency of the fan motor, ducting and the quality of the installation all weigh in to dictate overall heating and cooling efficiency.
Trane® Quality
Trane is an industry leading manufacturer of Heat Pumps and related equipment. Giddens has chosen to build our solutions on the solid foundation of Trane equipment, as they align with our commitment to offer our customers the finest in Tallahassee air conditioning solutions!
See below for information on Trane's elite line of Heat Pumps, or call us at (850) 562-0300 to have all of your questions answered!
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The Trane® XL20i Heat Pump
The Trane XL20i is one of the industry's most efficient Heat Pumps. Built to stand up to the elements and deliver reliable cooling, even on the hottest day of the year, and lowering your cooling costs at the same time.
Comfort-R™ innovation
When matched with a variable speed indoor unit from Trane, the XL20i has another special feature. Its a method of enhancing airflow that we call Comfort-R™ and it gives you greater humidity control in cooling. This is accomplished by running the fan at a slower speed during start-up. Comfort-R™ also provides warmer air during heating start-up. These managed cycles reduce temperature variances for the optimum in home comfort.
Efficient performance
The XL20i is among the industry's most efficient heat pumps available, with a rating up to 19.00 SEER and HSPF up to 9.0. The XL20i has two compressors: one for milder weather and a second larger compressor for those extremely hot days. It's like having two units in one.
ComfortLink™ II communicating capability
ComfortLink™ II communicating technology (available when matched with communicating indoor units) connects all of your key components so your system automatically charges, configures and calibrates for optimal performance and efficiency through the lifetime of your products.
Durable, quiet and economical
Increased efficiency may substantially lower your home cooling costs. Its multi-stage fan motor adjusts speed to quietly provide maximum comfort, and materials for all components are tested again and again for long-lasting performance and durability.
Cleaner, healthier indoor air
Add Trane CleanEffects™ to your system for advanced air filtration that removes more dust, pollen and other irritants from conditioned air for a cleaner, healthier, more comfortable home.
