The difference between a central air conditioning unit and a heat pump is significant. Heat pump technology is around 20 to 30% more efficient than standard traditional air conditioning units because they are utilized all year long and are electrically based. Through technology and innovation, we’ve been able to increase efficiency on the heat pump side by almost 20 to 30%, and sometimes even 40%. Over the last 10 years, the efficiency difference between traditional air conditioners and today’s heat pumps can be as much as 110%. In the end, homeowners can benefit by saving energy over the years by choosing an efficient heat pump over a standardized central air conditioning unit.