More and more homeowners in central New Jersey and southeastern Pennsylvania are turning their attention to all-electric, energy-efficient heat pumps. With this shift, knowledgeable home contractors are encouraging adoption, while also raising awareness that upgraded insulation and air sealing allows a house to truly capitalize on new ducted heat pump or ductless mini split installation.
Here's how these two upgrades work together and complement each other.
A Refresher on How Heat Pumps Work
Unlike traditional heating units that generate heat, heat pumps simply take heat from one place and move it to another. In the process, they use significantly less energy than conventional systems. This makes them very energy efficient and eco-friendly, a huge plus for homeowners that want to save energy, use less fossil fuels, and make their homes better for the environment.
Another big advantage to heat pumps is that they have both heating and cooling settings, allowing you to use them year-round.
Insulation: Your Home’s Thermal Barrier
Insulation acts as a protective barrier between the inside and outside of your house. It slows down the transfer of heat, ensuring that during winters you keep heat inside, where you want it, and in the summer you can keep the outdoor heat out. Combine this with air sealing, which fills in air leaks, and you can dramatically reduce the amount of wasted energy in your home. This means your heating and cooling system won’t have to run as hard or as often to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures.
How Improved Insulation Will Affect Your New Heat Pump
With proper insulation and air sealing, homeowners stand to benefit in a few ways when they install heat pumps:
Reduced System Size
Upgraded insulation means your home retains indoor comfort levels more efficiently. This can allow you to install a smaller heat pump unit without sacrificing your indoor comfort. This lowers your upfront investment costs, saving you money!
Amplified Cost Savings
If you’re upgrading from a combustion fuel heating system to an electric heat pump, your fuel costs will drop, but your electric bills will go up. With the higher cost of electricity, this means that every bit of energy you save has a direct effect on your wallet.
Homeowners installing a heat pump aren’t just looking to save energy—they’re looking to save money too. By adding new home insulation and air sealing, you're minimizing the additional electricity you use.
Princeton Air Can Help You Save More with Money-Saving Insulation and Heat Pump Incentives
The cherry on top is that both heat pump and insulation upgrades qualify for incentives in our service area, including up to $3,200 in federal tax credits available under the Inflation Reduction Act as well as local utility rebates and financing. Princeton Air stays up to date on the latest in incentive news, helping our customers maximize their savings.
Contact Our Team Today for One Stop, Whole Home Solutions
We know how frustrating it can be to juggle multiple contractors for different services that all have the same goal: making your home more comfortable, healthy, and affordable to heat and cool. That’s why Princeton Air is your trusted local whole home contractor. We're here to assist you in all your energy efficiency upgrades, helping you make the most of available incentives and making your home improvement projects simple and convenient.
For more than 50 years our family-managed business has been assisting households throughout Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset Counties in New Jersey and Bucks County, PA—reach out today to get started with our team of home experts.
