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 Boulder, CO 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. That's the place to start if you need a fix today.
When to Call for Heat Pump Installation in Boulder
Recognizing the warning signs early can save you time and money. Keep an eye out for the following clues:
- You are tired of temperature swings and want steady, even comfort
- Your home relies on costly resistance heat, propane, or heating oil
- Your utility offers rebates that favor heat pump conversions
- You are electrifying the house or pairing major loads with solar
- You want one system, one outdoor unit, and one maintenance schedule
- The old system needs refrigerant top-offs or major repairs to limp on
- Your current system leaves rooms too warm in summer and too cool in winter
- An aging AC and furnace you would rather replace with a single system
Early Action Saves Money
A failing capacitor, clogged condensate drain, or dirty flame sensor rarely fixes itself and usually gets more expensive to address the longer it runs. Call (970) 602-4925 at the first sign of trouble.
