The Difference Between a Heat Pump and AC. (Heat Pump Parts Explained)

Heat pump parts and functions. I go over all the parts a heat pump has which a normal air conditioner does not. I also explain how the air source heat pump works and functions differently than a standard straight AC unit. If you want to know more about the condenser unit parts, check out my AC Parts and Functions Video:
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[markh.]

I really like how you broke down the differences between an air conditioner condenser and a heat pump in simple terms -thanks!

[jamesdriskill]

This probably the best description of a heat pump out there. Good for home inspectors too.

[Leon]

hi - i 've watched alot of your hvac videos, you get an A+ ! Very clearly explained, helped me understand what's going on with my furnace, air handler, condenser, maintenance & repair so that i can better do diy.

[omarfernandez]

This is the best guy explaining A/C very happy and straight to the point Thankyou bro 😎

[WordofAdviceTV]

I sure hope I am not the only one who did not realize that a "heat pump" was exactly the same as a normal AC condenser but with additional parts inside... If you remember the first time you heard the term "heat pump", do you recall what the first thing that came to your head was? I can't be the only one who did not imagine a condenser unit.. 😄

True story:
I, the greenhorn tech who did not go over heat pumps in school yet, was on a ride-along with a senior tech at my first HVAC job... After he and I looked at the furnace we went back to the van to order a part. As he was looking for the part, he realized he needed another model number so he asked me to go get him the model number of the heat pump. I said, "sure, no problem!" even though I had no idea what a heat pump was. I didn't want to look stupid - I am actively attending an HVAC school after all. So I go back to the furnace room because that's where we just were and I start looking for something that looks like a heat pump... After a few minutes, I was certain that it is not the water heater, there is no boiler, and there is nothing else that may be a heat pump.. I had a flip phone back then with no internet so I couldn't look it up either. I went back to the van and told him I couldn't find it. After a short pause, he gave me a confused look and then asked me if I tried looking on the other side of the house and pointed to where the "air conditioner" is. (I think he was simply trying to let me save face and pretended not to understand that I had no idea what a heat pump is). On that side of the house there was nothing else except the condenser unit so that was the day when I learned what a heat pump is. 😂 I gave him the model number off that condenser unit and nervously watched him type it in the laptop. To my relief, that was indeed the model number he needed. (I assumed that was a heat pump but I still wasn't 100% sure) 2 weeks later we went over heat pumps in school. 😑

[jejemon]

You are one of the best teacher I ever seen. Straight to the point no bs explaination.
You deserve million of subscribers.
Anyway I subscribed to your channel.

[jameskennett]

AWESOME EXPLANATION OF THE INDIVIDUAL PARTS

[daviddelgado]

Jay good news starting HVAC class Monday finally! pray for me man It starts with electricity the whole first semester. I hope I get it, looks complicated and I never dealt with electrical before. But God blessed me with free tuition via grants. Been watching your videos, you just seem like you have a more analytical mind than me. Blessings to the family man!

[joshspidle]

Love your channel i just got a job training as a service tech and you have been a life saver

[ajeys]

I wish I would have seen your video before I ordered my Heat Pump unit thanks for the explanation, very well-done.

[zestguest]

I'm replacing and old gas furnace\ac elec. package unit to a package air source heat pump. Very helpful in helping me to decide on package or split system. I now know how to talk with a salesman for the best option in my home!! Thank you for your informative videos!!

[sbnatomicrecords]

Super simple. The best explanation i found on heat pumps

[cz]

We are just now investing in a heat pump—The question I have for you is why does the unit that will be installed inside say air conditioner on the box—That will be attached to the heat pump outside. We are mainly using it for West Coast Canada heat. Thank you.

[vanhap]

Thanks Jay for all your great helpful videos, Informative no nonsense info. I've also wondered since setting up my nest house wiring in 2016. I wondered what is a heat pump within my gaspack unit? I researched back then and that's just another reason what make your videos stand out from the rest... Great Job.

[maholla]

Thank you much for these videos! With your instructions over the last two years between two houses I have changed my control panel, fan motor, and fuses and installed a compressor saver pack and bought and learned how to use a multimeter. AC has broken twice in arizona summer and I have fixed it both times. Keep up this channel man.... everyone needs to share this guy with their friends to support!!!

[hg.]

Min 5:40
That's a good diagram of a a heat pump, IMHO.
They're hard to do so they're both accurate and easy/easier to understand.
Thanks all around.

[Dallas]

I'm a fairly new Hvac tech and I learn a lot from your videos, thanks for doing these videos

[biga]

Awesome video!! I would love to see a heat pump top ten issues like the one you did for AC! Thanks for the excellent videos!

[bowlampar]

You know the subject of interests very well. 👍

[MegaDysart]

Just getting into HVAC and these videos are super helpful. I'm starting off doing installs, but I've already transitioned into doing some service calls and diagnosing. My favorite so far is commercial stuff, the big carrier and Lennox package units are cool and its neat to see how the control side works.