Think of a heat pump as an air conditioner that can work in both directions. 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 Longmont, CO 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.
Most of our service calls are for AC Repair and Furnace Repair. Start there if your system isn't running right.
Warning Signs for Heat Pump Installation
Catching these issues early helps you avoid costly problems. Watch for these telltale signs:
- Your home relies on costly resistance heat, propane, or heating oil
- You are electrifying the house or pairing major loads with solar
- An aging AC and furnace you would rather replace with a single system
- Simpler ownership, with one outdoor unit handling both seasons
- Your existing equipment needs refrigerant recharges or big repairs to keep running
- You are tired of temperature swings and want steady, even comfort
- Rooms run hot in summer and cold in winter on the existing equipment
- Local utility rebates make a heat pump switch more affordable
Act Before It Gets Worse
What seems like a minor issue today can take out a compressor or heat exchanger tomorrow. Call (970) 602-4958 at the first sign of trouble.
