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Thinking about upgrading your home HVAC system with a new heat pump? It’s a strong choice for better cooling comfort and efficiency, and spring is an excellent time to pull the trigger before summer temperatures arrive.
In this article, I’ll walk you through the key factors to look for when you’re choosing a heat pump, plus the main differences across American Standard’s heat pump lines to help you make a more informed decision.
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Which American Standard Heat Pump is Best for Your Family’s Comfort?
American Standard Heating and Air Conditioning offers a broad portfolio of energy-efficient heating and cooling systems, parts support, and advanced controls for residential applications to help your family feel more comfortable and breathe easier in your home. Their experienced local dealers can help you tailor your HVAC system to your home’s unique environment and comfort needs, using just the right amount of energy and potentially saving you money in the process.
Before we jump into American Standard’s heat pump lines, to help ensure you get the right system, consider the following key factors: size, efficiency, sound level, and cost:
- Size: Perhaps the most important thing when you decide to invest in an HVAC system is that it is sized properly for your home. Heat pumps and AC units are measured in tons, which refers to the capacity of the unit rather than the weight. It’s worthwhile to get several quotes from HVAC contractors, since not every unit of the same ton rating has the same performance.
- Efficiency Rating: Electric heat pump systems are one of the most energy-efficient ways to heat and cool your home while reducing carbon emissions. Upgrading to more advanced models can push your efficiency gains even higher.
- Noise Level: In heat pumps, moving parts like fans and motors are responsible for the sound the unit makes while running, and where the heat pump is located matters. If the outdoor unit is just outside a bedroom or office window, the noise level can interrupt sleep or work. Check local ordinances as well—noise levels may be regulated depending on where your home is located.
- Cost: Your heat pump replacement cost will vary depending on efficiency ratings, system capacity, and where you live, among other factors.
If you’re not sure where to start, just ask! Your local American Standard Customer Care dealer can help you select and install the right system for your home.
Silver Series Heat Pumps
The most economical heat pumps from American Standard are in the Silver Series. This is a practical, dependable entry point for homeowners who want a straightforward upgrade to improve comfort and efficiency without moving into the most advanced system tier. It’s a cost-efficient line that can help improve your home’s cooling performance ahead of the summer heat.
Lower cost doesn’t mean compromise in quality, though. Silver Series heat pumps are built to perform and built to last. As single-stage heat pumps, they provide serious value and uphold American Standard’s commitment to quality.
Need a recommendation to get you started? American Standard’s Silver 16 Heat Pump is rated best in value with a SEER2 rating of up to 17, which can save you as much as 50% on your heating and cooling energy usage.
Gold Series Heat Pumps
American Standard Gold Series heat pumps offer multi-speed technology designed to deliver an ideal balance of comfort, efficiency, and value. Compared to single-stage systems, multi-speed operation provides more consistent temperatures, improved humidity control, and quieter, more refined performance throughout the home.
Compared to the single-stage Silver Series, the Gold Series provides a noticeable step up in comfort and energy efficiency, making it a strong mid-tier option for homeowners who want enhanced performance without moving to a premium variable-speed system.
For homeowners seeking that combination of efficiency and comfort, the American Standard Gold 17 Heat Pump features inverter-driven, multi-speed ComfortSeek technology, which adjusts compressor speed based on outdoor conditions to help maximize energy efficiency and indoor comfort. It also delivers enhanced humidity control, and its sophisticated design is engineered without failure-prone components to help provide built-in reliability.
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Platinum Series Heat Pumps
American Standard Platinum series heat pumps are the brand’s premier choice for homeowners who want the highest level of comfort and efficiency. Heat pumps in this line shift to a variable-speed technology, which consistently adjusts to run at a more efficient speed and operates at a quiet level to maintain optimal levels of comfort. If your family values the most precise temperature control, the quietest operation, and the strongest energy efficiency, the Platinum series is the most optimal fit.
Within that line, the AccuComfort Variable Speed Platinum 20 Heat Pump is positioned as one of the industry’s most efficient systems, with ratings up to 22.4 SEER2 and 10.5 HSPF2.
Thanks to its variable-speed heating and cooling, this heat pump delivers remarkably consistent comfort, adjusting in increments as small as 1/10th of 1% to stay within a half-degree of your target temperature. You set the comfort level, and AccuComfort technology does the rest.
The lower compressor modulation and fan speeds also yield amazingly low sound levels, while maxing out the benefits of AccuClean Air Cleaner technology. Your family will enjoy less noise disruption and the advantage of optimized air quality.
Upgrading even further, it includes the innovative American Standard Link technology to control all of the system components.
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Spring is a Great Time to Upgrade
Spring is an ideal time to install a heat pump, as it ensures the system is ready to operate efficiently before the hot summer months when it will be working at full capacity.
Plus, many HVAC companies are overwhelmed during the peak of summer. Heat waves trigger a surge of emergency repair calls and installations. In contrast, late spring typically brings a slower pace, making it easier to get scheduled quickly and avoid the seasonal rush.
Call your local HVAC technician or American Standard Customer Care dealer to discuss installing the right heat pump for your home ahead of the high summer demand.
