When matter is heated, the particles inside it get excited and begin moving more and faster.
That’s why hotter objects have more particles bouncing around in them than cooler ones do.
These popular models move the heat from inside to outside or vice-versa, depending on the setting.
Geothermal heat pumps, also known as ground-source heat pumps, are the modern-day incarnation of this ancient technology.
Indoor air travels over the indoor heat pump coil containing the liquid refrigerant.
The heat naturally transfers from the air to the refrigerant, and the now-cool air is blown back inside.
Then the gas is then pushed through to the outdoor heat pump coil.
The cycle continues in this way.
To do this, the refrigerant is simply pumped through both coils but in the opposite direction.
Heat pumps also pair well with photovoltaics, commonly known as solar panels.
In this way, the heat pump in your home could play a crucial role infighting the climate crisis.
