Heating and cooling options for Iowa residential customers

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Efficient ways to heat and cool your home

When it comes to choosing the right heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system, it’s about finding the perfect balance between comfort and efficiency. You want an efficient system that keeps you cozy and comfortable.

We can help you find the best solution for your home, be it a heat pump, gas furnace or central air conditioner. Plus, with our Instant Discounts program, you can get a rebate on qualified energy-efficient HVAC equipment at the point of purchase.

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Heat pump

Rather than generating heat, heat pumps transfer heat from one place to another. They’re extremely energy efficient and cost effective. They’re also versatile, as they can both warm and cool a home.

How do heat pumps work?

Heat pumps use technology similar to an air conditioner or refrigerator that enable them to extract heat from air – even cold winter air – and move it from one place to another. In winter, heat pumps take heat from the outside and bring it in to warm up your home. In the summer, the process reverses to remove heat from your home and keep it cool. In colder climates, a heat pump can be paired with an efficient furnace to help heat the home when temperatures get too cold.

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Gas furnace

Gas furnaces use natural gas as a fuel source to generate heat for your home. They can heat a home quickly, providing fast warmth when it’s needed most.

How does a gas furnace work?

The furnace’s control system receives signals from the thermostat. When ambient temperature drops below the desired setting, it activates the burners. This ignites the natural gas, producing a flame. The heat from the flame then transfers to a heat exchanger to warm the air. The warm air then distributes through the ductwork in your home to keep each room comfortable.

Central air conditioner

Central air conditioners cool an entire home by circulating cool air through a series of ducts. They provide better indoor air quality by filtering out dust, pollen and other allergens.

How does a central air conditioner work?

A refrigerant circulates between the condensing and evaporator coils. As warm air from a home passes over the evaporator coil, the refrigerant absorbs the heat. The blower circulates the cooled air to the home’s rooms through ductwork.

Take advantage of instant discounts

You can save instantly on qualifying heating and cooling equipment through our Instant Discounts program. This program encourages local distributors to stock energy-efficient models, helping you find more options in your area and lower your energy bills. Refer to the table below for more information on equipment qualifications.

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Equipment qualifications

Heat pumps

Equipment	Specifications		Discount/unit
Ductless split heat pump systems	<65,000 Btu/hr	>17.0 SEER2 ≥11.7 EER2 ≥10.0 HSPF2	$300 per unit
Air source heat pump split system	<65,000 Btu/hr single phase	≥15.2 - <17 SEER2 ≥11.7 EER2 ≥8.1 HSPF2	$225 per unit
Air source heat pump split system	<65,000 Btu/hr single phase	≥17.0 SEER2 ≥11.7 EER2 ≥8.1 HSPF2	$375 per unit
Geothermal heat pumps (GLHP tested values)	≥17 EERFL ≥3.2 COPFL		$900 per unit
	≥20 EERFL ≥4.0 COPFL		$1,200 per unit
	Desuperheater		$112.50 per unit

Eligibility based on cooling capacity.

Standard units

equipment	specifications		discount/unit
Central air conditioner, split system	<65,000 Btu/hr single phase	≥15.2 - <17 SEER2 ≥11.7 EER2	$150 per unit
Central air conditioner, split system	<65,000 Btu/hr single phase	≥17 SEER2 ≥11.7 EER2	$300 per unit
Large central air conditioner	≥65,000 - <135,000 Btu/hr	IEER ≥16 EER ≥11.0	$90 per ton
Natural gas furnace	AFUER ≥95% ≤225,000 Btu/hr		$1.80 per 1000 Btu/hr input rating

Heat pump water heaters

equipment	specifications	discount/unit
240 Volt	≤120 gallons ≥3.3 UEF	$225 per unit
120 Volt and split systems	≤120 gallons ≥2.2 UEF	$225 per unit

Tips for choosing the right heating and cooling system for you

If you replace your old heating or cooling system, stick with the same type to save on infrastructure. For instance, if you had ductwork, consider a standard split system, geothermal system or furnace.
Set your energy efficiency goal. If you’re eco-conscious, go for a geothermal system. Consider how long you’ll stay to reap the benefits and recoup installation costs.
In warm climates, consider efficient furnace split systems or heat pumps. Geothermal systems are great for long-term residence. In cold climates, a gas furnace, with or without central air conditioning, or a hybrid system is the most cost-effective option.
Select the right size. Don’t overspend on a larger system for efficiency. If it’s too big, you’ll have condensation, rot, mold and less comfort.

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