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 Morgantown, WV 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.
When to Call for Heat Pump Installation in Morgantown
Recognizing the warning signs early can save you time and money. Keep an eye out for the following clues:
- Rooms run hot in summer and cold in winter on the existing equipment
- Your AC and furnace are both aging and you would rather replace once, not twice
- You heat with electric resistance, propane, or oil and the bills show it
- Simpler ownership, with one outdoor unit handling both seasons
- The old system needs refrigerant top-offs or major repairs to limp on
- Solar on the roof, or plans for it, and a goal of going all-electric
- You want steady, even comfort instead of blast-and-coast temperature swings
- Your utility company is offering incentives for heat pumps
Early Action Saves Money
What seems like a minor issue today can take out a compressor or heat exchanger tomorrow. Don't wait, call (304) 200-1836 and we'll take a look right away.
