Heat Pumps
Glenn Aire Co is experienced in the service, repair, and installation of heat pumps in Granbury, TX, and its surrounding area. A heat pump is a device that transfers heat from one place to another, from indoors to outdoors or from outdoors to indoors. For homes with no access to natural gas, heat pumps offer an efficient and reliable solution for heating and cooling.
How Do Heat Pumps Work?
In the winter, a heat pump works like a heater, extracting heat energy from outside and transferring it inside. In the summer, the process reverses, and it will remove heat from your home and transfer it outside like an air conditioner. Heat pumps do this so well that many people in warmer climates exclusively rely on a heat pump for year-round comfort. For those living in colder climates, they use electric-powered heat pumps in conjunction with their gas or oil furnace resulting in lower heating costs.
Heat pumps work with a series of coils drawing energy from air, water, or the ground. In this way, they are very environmentally friendly and are the most energy-efficient way to heat and cool your home. Heat pumps also work extremely efficiently, because they simply transfer heat, rather than burn fuel to create it. This makes them a greener alternative to traditional gas or oil furnaces. Though you may think you’re unfamiliar with them, they traditionally heat swimming pools and hot tubs, so you most likely have come in contact with them and not even known it.
Different Types of Heat Pumps
There are three types of heat pumps: air-to-air, water source, and geothermal. As mentioned above, they collect their heat from the air, water, and outside-your-home ground and concentrate it for use. Call Glenn Aire Co to discuss the basic differences between these types and which one would work best for you and your home.
Are Heat Pumps Expensive?
Installation costs of heat pumps are higher than with a traditional furnace or air conditioner, but the savings over time in annual energy costs make up for the difference in five to ten years. Performing proper operation and maintenance of your heat pump will also save you money, as you’ll use less energy, thus resulting in less cost. Be sure to ask your HVAC professional for the proper thermostat setting and the indoor pump’s fan operation. Not following the recommended guidelines can inhibit the maximized running of the pump and can degrade the unit itself. Regular maintenance can prevent degradation as well. Consistent filter changing or cleaning is necessary for a well-running heat pump. Seasonal cleaning of coils and fans go a long way in preventing poor energy efficiency that can end up costing you more money. The energy difference between a well-maintained system and a neglected one can be anywhere from 10 to 25 percent.
To determine the appropriate type of heat pump for you, which can be contingent upon the geography and climate around your Granbury, TX or surrounding-area home or office space, or to discuss any of these topics, call us today at 817-736-1012 or request service online for an evaluation.
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“Nate was on time, very courteous and through.”
– Richard S.
“Nate recently checked the heat pump Glenn Aire installed at our home. He was polite and upbeat which immediately brightened our day before he did the free checkup on the pump. Any exposure we’ve had with employees of this company whether by phone or in person has been very positive. Also, our home has been wonderfully cool in the summer and warm in the winter since Glenn Aire came to our rescue. We highly recommend it.”
– Linda S.
“Just scheduled maintenance activities but Wes with Glenn Air goes above the call. He did a great job cleaning the outdoor unit and explained all the other maintenance he perfermed very well. He even gave us a great deal on a new filter. Glenn Air always does a great job!”
– Bill F.
“Good, efficient and reputable installers. They made what could have been a painful experience enjoyable. Thanks.”
– Danny L.
“The system was checked out in a short time. No problems were detected. This Trane heat pump system is about 14 yrs old. The Glenn Aire techs have maintained the equipment through these years. I highly recommend these guys.”
– Bob R.
“Professional and reliable. They showed up promptly and as promised. Luke came out and sized our replacement system (rather than just replacing what we had with same size equipment) and found that we were undersized with our current setup. He asked us plenty of questions to fine tune the outcome (like how cool we like it at night, etc.). He also measured the ceiling heights and windows and took current insulation into account. We felt confident in his recommendations once we saw how thorough he was.
When the team came to install the new equipment, they came on time and also cleaned up as they worked. There was no trash at our house once they were done. They cleared out a clogged drain line, installed the new heat pump unit outside and the air handling equipment in the attic and the new thermostat and then gave a detailed and easy to understand briefing on how to operate the controls. We were able to connect the new thermostat to the wifi, download the app and set up the system in no time. They also gave us tips on what settings would be best – humidity, fans settings, etc. and how to maintain the system in between maintenance service calls.
They went over the warranty and installation contract, explaining every detail and made sure we had the new owners manuals and paperwork. They follow up in a week to fine tune system operation and answer any questions we may have. I highly recommend them for any of your HVAC needs.”
– Nancy S.
“Nate did some trouble shooting on our new AC system as the emergency heat was not working. He also found and fixed issues he found in wiring and thermostat control. He did not give up on what needed to be done to fix it. Excellent work and he clearly communicated the issues to me ! Great job Nate !!”
– John F.
“Nate is a blessing in your service department! He makes sure every problem is addressed and handled. It’s obvious he cares about every customer!”
– Brent T.
Glenn Aire Co proudly provides HVAC service to Granbury, Weatherford and the surrounding communities. Visit our service area page for more coverage details, call us at 817-736-1012, or request service online today.