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What Is a Heat Pump?
A system that moves heat rather than generating it — pulling warmth from outdoor air to heat your home in winter, and reversing to pull heat out and cool your home in summer.
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Why It Matters to You
A heat pump can replace both your AC and your furnace with one system — for Alabama's mild winters, that's often a practical fit since the outdoor air rarely gets cold enough to strain it the way a harsh northern winter would.
Practical Guidance
If you're replacing an aging AC and furnace at the same time, ask whether a single heat pump system makes sense for your home instead of two separate units.
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