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DOE Resource: Heat Pump Systems
Overview
Read to learn about heat pump systems and how they offer an energy-efficient alternative for furnaces and air conditioners.
Quick Links
The DOE offers a resource page dedicated to heat pumps which is helpful to use in explaining benefits to homeowners. They explain the three main types of heat pumps, their advantages and disadvantages, and how they work.
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