Imagine ditching your old furnace and A/C for one single unit that does it all. No, it's not some far-off dreamโit's doable with a brand-new heat pump. These bad boys can keep your home warm in the winter and chill in the summer, and all rolled into one unit. And let me tell you, heat pumps are gaining fans left and right in Sacramento. When installing or replacing a heat pump, Ace Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning is the name people trust. We've been making homes comfy for decades, folks, so hop on the bandwagon.
Average Heat Pump Lifespan
Time, use, and wear take their toll on any major appliance, like a conventional home heating installation or air conditioner installation. Where an air conditioner lasts twelve to fifteen years on average and a furnace lasts 18 to 20 years, a heat pump lasts between ten and twelve years. The shorter duration can be chalked up to the fact that a heat pump works year-round, whereas your old heating and cooling solutions get to โhibernateโ for extended periods of time.
Need Your Heat Pump Replaced?
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When itโs Time for a Heat Pump Replacement - Call An ACE!
You can ensure that your heat pump lasts longer with regular heat pump maintenance. But even then, there can be a significant gap in performance between a system thatโs newly-installed and one thatโs served your home for a decade or more. Here are a few signs itโs time for a replacement.
Improper Sizing
Most building contractors, and too many HVAC installers, simply size based on a buildingโs square footage. But if you donโt account for things like volume, construction, and inbound sunlight, you can end up with a system thatโs either too small (which has to work harder to heat and cool) or too big (wasting money on energy and wearing out through short cycling). Home additions and other architectural changes like raising the roof to get more square footage on the second floor can also mean itโs time for a new system thatโs sized properly.
Age
What if your heat pump still works fine? Replacement can still make sense since any HVAC systemโs efficiency decreases as time goes by. Itโs also worth bearing in mind that at some point, the repairs will come, and the older the system, the more likely that repair will be something major โ not to mention expensive.
Energy Spend
Speaking of cost, a rising utility bill is another sign itโs time for a replacement. Your system may be running problem-free thanks to proper maintenance, but that doesnโt mean itโs working its best. Newer systems are built better, delivering higher efficiency. That, in turn, means a home that can be kept more comfortable for a lower cost. Bonus: more efficient units can also even help you qualify for tax credits and energy efficiency rebates.
Install Or Replace Your Heat Pump - ACE Does It Best!
Heat Pumps have as many moving parts, and thatโs why so many Sacramento home and business owners trustย Ace Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning. Besides being licensed, bonded, and insured, we offer the experience to back everything from installation to our 24/7 emergency services. Get in touch today!
Picking the Right Heat Pump For Your Sacramento Home
Whether youโre considering a new heat pump for the first time, or youโre looking for the perfect replacement, how do you make the best choice? Weโre here to help.
- Begin with the proper size to ensure optimum function and efficiency
- Make sure your home is suitable for a heat pump, especially since considerations like preservation or the absence of ductwork can complicate any HVAC installation
- Air quality concerns, since not all systems filter air by the same methods
- Energy efficiency goals, which can involve understanding Energy Star, SEER, and other ratings; if you come up short here, call us โ itโs what weโre here for