A heat pump is an air conditioner that learned to run in reverse: in summer it moves heat out of your house, and in winter a reversing valve flips the refrigerant flow so the same compressor pulls heat from outdoor air and delivers it inside. Because it moves heat rather than generating it, its efficiency runs far past anything resistance heating can do, which is why so many Boston, MA homeowners are switching as older equipment ages out. Modern cold-climate models with variable-speed inverter compressors keep producing useful heat far below freezing, a genuine engineering leap over the heat pumps of twenty years ago.
Our two most requested repairs are AC Repair and Furnace Repair. If something has stopped working, start there.
Warning Signs for Heat Pump Installation
Recognizing the warning signs early can save you time and money. Watch for these telltale signs:
- You would like a single system for heating and cooling with one maintenance plan
- An aging AC and furnace you would rather replace with a single system
- Solar on the roof, or plans for it, and a goal of going all-electric
- An older system that only survives on refrigerant top-offs and major repairs
- High heating bills from electric baseboard, propane, or oil
- Your utility company is offering incentives for heat pumps
- You want steady, even comfort instead of blast-and-coast temperature swings
- Rooms run hot in summer and cold in winter on the existing equipment
Act Before It Gets Worse
Left unchecked, even a small fault or temperature swing often signals a system working its way toward a breakdown. At the first hint of a problem, call (857) 767-3237 for a fast inspection.
