{"id":1083,"date":"2024-08-19T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-19T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ambientairsolutions.com\/blog\/?p=1083"},"modified":"2025-05-30T08:02:05","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T12:02:05","slug":"should-i-get-a-central-ac-or-a-central-heat-pump","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ambientairsolutions.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/should-i-get-a-central-ac-or-a-central-heat-pump\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I Get a Central AC or a Central Heat Pump?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ambientairsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/AC-System-Comparisons.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ambientairsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/AC-System-Comparisons-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Selecting Your AC System\" class=\"wp-image-1091\" style=\"width:512px;height:288px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ambientairsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/AC-System-Comparisons-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ambientairsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/AC-System-Comparisons-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ambientairsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/AC-System-Comparisons-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ambientairsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/AC-System-Comparisons-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ambientairsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/AC-System-Comparisons.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>More and more homeowners in Montana are getting central air conditioners and heat pumps installed in their homes to combat the summer heat. If you\u2019re tired of making do with portable window units that aren\u2019t that effective, the sky is the limit when it comes to finding an affordable solution to staying cool in the summer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Heat pumps, ductless mini splits, and central air conditioners are three solid choices for boosting your home comfort when it\u2019s warm outside. Let\u2019s go over the benefits of each system so you can make an informed decision. No matter what you choose, rely on the Ambient Air Solutions team for your <a href=\"\/service-areas\/belgrade-mt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">central air solutions in Belgrade, MT<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros and Cons of Central AC Systems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This continues to be the most popular type of AC system in the US. They consist of an indoor and outdoor unit and connect to your home\u2019s ductwork to distribute cold air. From standard models to more advanced systems that consume less energy, you can\u2019t go wrong with a central air conditioner. Look for central AC systems with higher SEER2 ratings to maximize energy efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Know About Ductless Mini Splits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Does your home lack ductwork? Is your home\u2019s duct system not in the best condition? Or perhaps you want to cool or heat a specific area of your home such as a garage, sunroom, or addition. These are all ideal scenarios for ductless mini splits. Not only that, but since they use heat pump technology, they also provide heating. Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ambientairsolutions.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-fujitsu-mini-split-ductless-ac\/\">how ductless mini splits work and their advantages<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Central Heat Pumps: How They Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Also called ducted heat pumps or just heat pumps, these systems provide both heating and cooling. Just like a central air conditioner, they consist of an indoor and outdoor unit and distribute conditioned air via ductwork.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the benefit of heat pumps over central AC is that they also provide heating. Although heat pumps work less efficiently when heating in sub-freezing temperatures, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ambientairsolutions.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/is-your-heat-pump-stuck-in-cooling-mode\/\">cold climate models are available<\/a> that can run efficiently in single-digit temperatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why NATE-Certified Installation Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter what type of system you choose, the one decision you should make is to have your brand-new system installed by a team of professionals. Our NATE-certified technicians have the skills and expertise to make sure that your new system is properly sized for your home and expertly installed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most important day in the life of an HVAC system is the day it\u2019s installed. Even the smallest error can make a huge difference in how well your new system works. That\u2019s why it\u2019s essential to leave installation to a professional HVAC company. After all, you\u2019re going to be living with this system for a while and we want to set you up for success from day one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For a limited time, we\u2019re offering a rebate of up to $480 on Coleman air conditioners and furnaces to the military, educators, nurses, and first responders. Call today to learn more and redeem your token of appreciation.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"\/contact\/send-message\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Contact Ambient Air Solutions<\/strong><\/a><strong> today for professional central air solutions in Belgrade, MT. <em>Simplifying Heating &amp; Cooling!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>More and more homeowners in Montana are getting central air conditioners and heat pumps installed in their homes to combat the summer heat<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[70,170],"tags":[13,143],"class_list":["post-1083","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-air-conditioning-service","category-bozeman","tag-air-conditioning","tag-belgrade"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ambientairsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1083","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ambientairsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ambientairsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ambientairsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ambientairsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1083"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.ambientairsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1083\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1481,"href":"https:\/\/www.ambientairsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1083\/revisions\/1481"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ambientairsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1083"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ambientairsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1083"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ambientairsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1083"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}