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 Salina, KS 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
The sooner you notice these red flags, the easier and cheaper the fix. Here are the most common indicators that it's time to call a professional:
- You heat with electric resistance, propane, or oil and the bills show it
- Both your air conditioner and furnace are getting old, and one replacement beats two
- Uneven temperatures year-round with the equipment you have now
- You are tired of temperature swings and want steady, even comfort
- Your utility company is offering incentives for heat pumps
- Your existing equipment needs refrigerant recharges or big repairs to keep running
- Solar on the roof, or plans for it, and a goal of going all-electric
- Simpler ownership, with one outdoor unit handling both seasons
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. Don't wait, call (785) 536-5882 and we'll take a look right away.
