Heat pumps do more with less
All facilities could benefit from heat pumps; they provide heating and cooling, and they only need one unit to do so. If heat pumps are more expensive than conventional air conditioners, that's because they can perform two functions. If you pair an air conditioning system with a furnace or boiler, you'll find that heat pump prices are much more competitive.
Heat pumps take heat from one side of a wall, whether outside or inside, and transfer that heat to the other side of the wall — again, outside or inside, depending on whether it's summer or winter. They don't have to generate any heat; they just move it back and forth.
Cold climates aren't an issue
Cold climate heat pumps can function effectively down to temperatures of -15°F and, in some cases, -30°F. So, unless you have a system with an environment that is regularly colder than that, you're pretty safe using a heat pump of the most current technology without needing auxiliary heat.
Reduce maintenance needs
With a heat pump, you only need to maintain one device rather than two. Maintaining an air conditioner and a furnace or boiler are two completely different things, requiring more staff and training. And, going by Murphy's law, more parts mean more things can go wrong. So, a single heat pump can definitely help reduce your maintenance costs.
Save energy for years
Installing a heat pump is a big expense, but it comes with the ability to save a lot of money and energy. For example, it will last for 20 years and use up to three times less energy than a furnace.
Get the right heat pump
If you're considering heat pumps, talk to an industry professional and find the best available technology that fits your budget. You will have the system for 20 or more years, and if you get the most efficient system available, you will only save that much more money over its lifetime.