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 Saint Paul, MN 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.
Our two most requested repairs 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. Watch for these telltale signs:
- Your home relies on costly resistance heat, propane, or heating oil
- You want quieter, more consistent comfort than your current system delivers
- You are electrifying the house or pairing major loads with solar
- Your utility offers rebates that favor heat pump conversions
- Your AC and furnace are both aging and you would rather replace once, not twice
- The old system needs refrigerant top-offs or major repairs to limp on
- You want one system, one outdoor unit, and one maintenance schedule
- Rooms run hot in summer and cold in winter on the existing equipment
Act Before It Gets Worse
Left unchecked, even a small fault or temperature swing often signals a system working its way toward a breakdown. Call (651) 217-1589 at the first sign of trouble.
