HEAT PUMP SERVICES IN STOCKTON, CA
A heat pump utilizes refrigeration techniques rather than fuel combustion to both cool and heat. “Split” air-source systems have an outdoor unit that includes a compressor, outdoor coil, and reversing valve. The unit is connected by Freon lines to an indoor component. The indoor unit contains a fan indoor coil and a supplemental resistance heating element. “Package” systems merge the indoor and outdoor components into a single unit.
Please take into consideration that if you are replacing an existing forced-air furnace and air conditioner with a heat pump, the ductwork may need to be replaced. Heat pumps usually require larger ducts.
Heat pumps give off less heat at one time than do conventional gas furnaces. These offer a mellower type of heat, do not turn off and on as frequently as gas furnaces, and therefore circulate more air throughout the house. They are controlled by the same kind of thermostat used for forced air systems. On really cold days, a heat pump must work much harder to collect heat, which will lead to the supplemental heater turning on. This will happen when the temperatures fall below 30 and 45 degrees F. Using the supplemental heater will mean more expensive electrical heat. So in a cold climate the general wisdom is this; if natural gas is available, it makes sense for you to heat and cool with a conventional heating and air conditioning system. Natural gas has traditionally been more efficient and less expensive than electricity.
Please give us a call at (209) 465-4800. Our experienced technicians will come to your home, examine the system, answer your questions, and help you decide the best solution for you.
Please take into consideration that if you are replacing an existing forced-air furnace and air conditioner with a heat pump, the ductwork may need to be replaced. Heat pumps usually require larger ducts.
Heat pumps give off less heat at one time than do conventional gas furnaces. These offer a mellower type of heat, do not turn off and on as frequently as gas furnaces, and therefore circulate more air throughout the house. They are controlled by the same kind of thermostat used for forced air systems. On really cold days, a heat pump must work much harder to collect heat, which will lead to the supplemental heater turning on. This will happen when the temperatures fall below 30 and 45 degrees F. Using the supplemental heater will mean more expensive electrical heat. So in a cold climate the general wisdom is this; if natural gas is available, it makes sense for you to heat and cool with a conventional heating and air conditioning system. Natural gas has traditionally been more efficient and less expensive than electricity.
Please give us a call at (209) 465-4800. Our experienced technicians will come to your home, examine the system, answer your questions, and help you decide the best solution for you.
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