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What is the difference between a heat pump and a central air system?


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Difference between a heat pump and a central air system:

Heat pump

Central air system

1. The heat pump can transfer heat both ways i.e, it can be used for cooling the surroundings or to heat the surroundings.1. The central air system does not transfer heat from outside to inside. In other words, they can be only used to cool the surroundings.
2. Its efficiency is less.2. Its efficiency is greater than the heat pump.
2. The best example of a heat pump is the refrigerator.3. The good example of a central air system is the central air conditioners, mini split air conditioners, etc.


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