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With
2023
and
2024
having
been
the
hottest
summers
on
record,
there’s
reason
to
believe
2025
will
bring
more
of
the
same.
But
it
doesn’t
have
to
mean
soaring
energy
bills
or
an
overworked,
outdated
air
conditioning
system.
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If
you’re
like
many
consumers,
you’re
looking
for
energy
saving
solutions,
but
may
not
be
aware
of
all
your
options.
A
Midea
survey
conducted
by
Atomik
Research
found
that
76%
of
homeowners
agree
that
they
are
more
focused
on
energy
efficiency
now
than
they
were
five
years
ago.
At
the
same
time,
over
half
(54%)
were
unsure
or
unknowledgeable
about
the
full
capabilities
of
heat
pumps,
particularly
their
ability
to
provide
both
heating
and
cooling.
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“Despite
the
name,
heat
pumps,
are
not
just
for
heating,
they’re
also
for
cooling,
and
some
of
the
latest
models
are
engineered
for
even
the
toughest
North
American
climates,”
says
David
Rames,
senior
product
manager
at
Midea.
“As
more
homeowners
make
upgrades
to
prepare
for
increasingly
extreme
temperatures,
heat
pumps
will
be
at
the
center
of
the
shift.”
Unlike
an
air
conditioner,
which
blasts
cool
air
indoors,
a
heat
pump
actually
removes
hot
air
from
the
home
and
pumps
it
outside.
It
does
the
opposite
during
winter,
transferring
heat
indoors
instead
of
creating
it.
One
model
redefining
what’s
possible
in
heating
and
cooling
is
the
Midea
EVOX
All
Climate
Heat
Pump,
which
delivers
high
performance,
energy
savings,
quiet
operation,
advanced
filtration
and
year-round
reliability.
Part
of
a
system
that
was
engineered
to
replace
traditional
gas
furnaces,
its
dual-fuel
compatibility
and
inverter-driven
system
is
flexible,
integrating
seamlessly
with
existing
gas
furnaces
to
offer
a
cost-effective
upgrade
without
the
need
for
a
complete
system
overhaul.
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Many
people
assume
a
high-performance
heat
pump
will
fall
outside
their
budget.
But
cost-savings
in
the
form
of
rebates
and
lower
bills
can
make
it
well
worth
the
investment.
For
example,
in
addition
to
delivering
up
to
32.5%
energy
savings
compared
to
conventional
HVAC
units,
those
who
install
the
Midea
EVOX
All
Climate
Heat
Pump
can
qualify
for
up
to
$8,000
in
federal
rebates
through
the
DOE
Home
Electrification
and
Appliance
Rebate
(HEAR)
program.
So
what
else
can
you
do
to
keep
cool
at
home
in
summer
in
addition
to
switching
to
a
next-generation,
ultra-efficient
heat
pump?
Sealing
air
leaks
is
just
as
important
in
extreme
heat
as
it
is
in
extreme
cold.
A
quick,
DIY
visual
inspection
can
identify
leaks.
And
if
needed,
a
professional
inspection
can
give
you
a
complete
overview
of
how
to
improve
your
home’s
efficiency.
You
can
also
keep
your
home
cooler
by
investing
in
energy
efficient
appliances
that
reduce
byproduct
heat
emission.
Finally,
in
a
heat
wave,
consider
adjusting
your
habits.
Limit
the
use
of
appliances
such
as
the
iron,
oven
and
dryer
to
mornings
and
evenings,
and
use
shades
or
blinds
to
reduce
direct
sunlight
in
your
home’s
spaces
during
the
late
morning
and
early
afternoon.
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With
the
right
equipment
and
a
few
updates
to
your
routine,
you
can
stay
cool
at
home
all
summer
long.