In the 1980s, heat pumps struggled to deal with temperatures below freezing. But, since then, improvements allow these systems to easily handle temperatures as low as -13°F (-25°C). It should be noted, though, that they lose efficiency as the temperature dips towards that number.

While some homeowners prefer to install a secondary heating system like a furnace or heater it’s not a requirement. Cold climate heat pumps are masters of finding heat where there seems to be none. Though, in some circumstances, we may advise keeping your current furnace. The only way to know for sure, is to contact us for a free quote on heat pump conversion in Glendale or Santa Clarita.

If you use the right technology, this one is false. This myth got started because electric furnaces can be costlier than gas ones. But that’s because furnaces aren’t the most effective electric heating system—heat pumps are! Since these systems only move heat from one spot to another, they don’t need to stress themselves as much. This leads to lower HVAC costs in the Santa Clarita area.

Heat pumps may cost more than a new AC unit or furnace, but that makes sense since these appliances take care of both. So, before you balk at the cost, make sure that you’re making a fair comparison.

Right now, you’re tied to an oil delivery service. A portion of your yard or basement is also likely taken up by a large oil tank. By converting from an oil furnace to a heat pump—or mixing the two with a dual fuel system—you can make heating your home much more efficient. For a free quote on heat pump installation in Burbank or Santa Clarita, give us a call at (818) 697-4609.

Though natural gas is the least expensive of the three options, heat pump efficiency outstrips it by about 40 percent. The access to cooling service—which your gas furnace might not have—is another reason to consider making the switch. If you reach out to us by phone or through our site, we’ll be happy to discuss details and outline exactly how much you Santa Clarita heat pump conversion could save you.

Though deliveries are less frequent for propane than oil, you still need regular drop-offs to stay comfortable. An ugly tank or “pig”, though far smaller than the one seen in oil furnaces, is cluttering your yard. When you couple these things with the lower costs of an electric heat pump, you can see why people choose to convert. To get a quote on making the switch, reach out to us by phone or form.

By leaving your furnace dormant until the temperature becomes downright frigid, heat pumps minimize pollution. Installing a heat pump is a great way to go green.

If you keep your typical furnace, you’ll be tied to the current price of oil or natural gas. This can lead to drastic increases during supply constraints. Having a back-up heat pump can free you from that dependence.

Though heat pumps can now operate in low temperatures, there are times when a furnace will do the job better. Dual fuel systems can switch between the two pieces of equipment as needed.

The split heating responsibility allows your heat pump and furnace to last longer than if they were operating on their own. This gives you more time to save up for a replacement and less time fretting over comfort.