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 Mount Vernon, WA 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
Recognizing the warning signs early can save you time and money. Keep an eye out for the following clues:
- High heating bills from electric baseboard, propane, or oil
- You would like a single system for heating and cooling with one maintenance plan
- Solar on the roof, or plans for it, and a goal of going all-electric
- Your existing equipment needs refrigerant recharges or big repairs to keep running
- 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
- Your utility company is offering incentives for heat pumps
- Uneven temperatures year-round with the equipment you have now
Early Action Saves Money
A failing capacitor, clogged condensate drain, or dirty flame sensor rarely fixes itself and usually gets more expensive to address the longer it runs. If you notice any of these signs, call (425) 969-4226 for a prompt inspection.
