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 Lakewood, 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, a real leap past the heat pumps of twenty years ago.
The repairs homeowners call us about most are 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:
- An aging AC and furnace you would rather replace with a single system
- You want steady, even comfort instead of blast-and-coast temperature swings
- Solar on the roof, or plans for it, and a goal of going all-electric
- An older system that only survives on refrigerant top-offs and major repairs
- Your utility company is offering incentives for heat pumps
- Your home relies on costly resistance heat, propane, or heating oil
- You want one system, one outdoor unit, and one maintenance schedule
- Uneven temperatures year-round with the equipment you have now
Act Before It Gets Worse
Most HVAC failures start small, a weak capacitor, a squealing blower, a system that runs a little longer each week. Call (970) 602-4912 at the first sign of trouble.
