The basic concept behind air conditioning and heat pumps is quite old. After all, refrigeration was invented in 1755. It was during the 1970s when central air conditioners became so popular in American homes that virtually all new construction was built with ductwork for them.
But as much as these things have been around forever, they have also been evolving.
AC and heat pump manufacturers don’t want to simply keep selling the same old systems. They want customers to be happier and more comfortable and, perhaps most importantly, to spend less money on the energy that powers these systems.
In recent years, there have been some exciting advances in AC and heat pump technology that boost the efficiency of these systems. Check it out!