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 Vancouver, 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. That's the place to start if you need a fix today.
When to Call for Heat Pump Installation in Vancouver
Recognizing the warning signs early can save you time and money. Keep an eye out for the following clues:
- You want steady, even comfort instead of blast-and-coast temperature swings
- You would like a single system for heating and cooling with one maintenance plan
- Your AC and furnace are both aging and you would rather replace once, not twice
- Your utility offers rebates that favor heat pump conversions
- Rooms run hot in summer and cold in winter on the existing equipment
- Your home relies on costly resistance heat, propane, or heating oil
- The old system needs refrigerant top-offs or major repairs to limp on
- You are moving toward an all-electric home or adding solar panels
Act Before It Gets Worse
What seems like a minor issue today can take out a compressor or heat exchanger tomorrow. Call (971) 535-9388 at the first sign of trouble.
