Operates in warm and cold weather. Typically used when electricity is the only source of energy available.
> Split systems have a condenser outside, and an air handler with evaporator coil inside (usually in the attic or crawl space).
> Package units have the condenser and air handler in one unit and the package unit is outside.
> Heat Pumps generally use electric strip heat as a backup in the cold weather.
> Condensers on Heat Pumps need to use the defrost cycle in the wintertime.
Works with a gas furnace. Only operates in warm weather. These systems come in either package units or split systems.
> Split systems have a condenser outside and air handler with evaporator coils inside (usually in the attic or crawl space).
> Package units have the condenser and air handler in one unit and the package unit is outside.