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 Evanston, IL 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
Recognizing the warning signs early can save you time and money. These are the signals our technicians see most often:
- Your utility company is offering incentives for heat pumps
- You are moving toward an all-electric home or adding solar panels
- Rooms run hot in summer and cold in winter on the existing equipment
- You heat with electric resistance, propane, or oil and the bills show it
- You want one system, one outdoor unit, and one maintenance schedule
- You are tired of temperature swings and want steady, even comfort
- The old system needs refrigerant top-offs or major repairs to limp on
- Both your air conditioner and furnace are getting old, and one replacement beats two
Early Action Saves Money
Most HVAC failures start small, a weak capacitor, a squealing blower, a system that runs a little longer each week. Call (224) 395-7517 at the first sign of trouble.
