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 Marysville, 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.
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
The sooner you notice these red flags, the easier and cheaper the fix. Watch for these telltale signs:
- Uneven temperatures year-round with the equipment you have now
- Solar on the roof, or plans for it, and a goal of going all-electric
- You want quieter, more consistent comfort than your current system delivers
- An aging AC and furnace you would rather replace with a single system
- You would like a single system for heating and cooling with one maintenance plan
- The old system needs refrigerant top-offs or major repairs to limp on
- Your utility offers rebates that favor heat pump conversions
- You heat with electric resistance, propane, or oil and the bills show it
Early Action Saves Money
Left unchecked, even a small fault or temperature swing often signals a system working its way toward a breakdown. Don't wait, call (425) 969-3340 and we'll take a look right away.
