Think of a heat pump as an air conditioner that can run in reverse. In summer it pulls heat out of your home; in winter a reversing valve flips the refrigerant flow, and the same compressor draws heat from the outdoor air and brings it inside. Because it moves heat instead of creating it, a heat pump can deliver two to three times more heat energy than the electricity it uses, which is a big reason homeowners in Antelope, CA are making the switch as older systems wear out. Today's cold-climate models, built around variable-speed inverter compressors, keep producing useful heat well below freezing, far beyond the heat pumps of twenty years ago.
Our two most requested repairs are AC Repair and Furnace Repair. That's the place to start if you need a fix today.
Warning Signs for Heat Pump Installation
Recognizing the warning signs early can save you time and money. Here are the most common indicators that it's time to call a professional:
- Your current system leaves rooms too warm in summer and too cool in winter
- The old system needs refrigerant top-offs or major repairs to limp on
- Your utility company is offering incentives for heat pumps
- Your home relies on costly resistance heat, propane, or heating oil
- Solar on the roof, or plans for it, and a goal of going all-electric
- Both your air conditioner and furnace are getting old, and one replacement beats two
- You want steady, even comfort instead of blast-and-coast temperature swings
- You would like a single system for heating and cooling with one maintenance plan
Don't Wait for a Total Failure
Most HVAC failures start small, a weak capacitor, a squealing blower, a system that runs a little longer each week. At the first hint of a problem, call (279) 236-7624 for a fast inspection.
