Heat Pumps
Central City is experienced in the service, repair, and installation of heat pumps in Kingston, TN, 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 Central City 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 Kingston, TN or surrounding-area home or office space, or to discuss any of these topics, call us today at 865-213-1354 or request service online for an evaluation.
“The original install date was for a day that was expected to have a lot of rain. Wade called the day before, and was able to send the crew out that day. Chris, Brad, and Chip did an outstanding job. All the work was explained before they left. Would definitely use Central City for any other work I needed done.”
“Wade was very knowledgeable and helpful with our decision of a replacement heat pump.
Great installation and IT team!”
“Matthew T is a real asset to your company. He replaced a high voltage electrical breaker in our heat & air unit, very quickly. Matthew, clearly, knows what he is doing–he provided wonderful customer service!”
“Great experience. Chris was on time and very knowledgeable. I found Chris was very personable and efficient. He took the time to explain what he found and what was needed. He also was able to answer my questions. I also liked that AA-Air messaged me letting me know when he was on his way and sent a picture of Chris so I would know who he was when he arrived. Great overall job by the company and Chris. I will use them in the future and recommend them to anyone.”
– Don T.
“Excellent service from start to finish. Jordan was very professional and informative during the install.”
– Jennifer W.
“Couldn’t have asked for better service. Two of the nicest, most polite gentlemen worked all day, taking only a short lunch break, to get unit installed. They even stayed until 6 pm to clean up and patiently explain system to me…making sure I understood operation. Please pass on my appreciation to both Patrick and Chris for their professionalism and just overall courteous attitude. Job well done!
**they got bonus points for giving extra belly rubs to my dog!”
– Paula D.
“I am beyond impressed with the professionalism and quality work from AA-Air. We called them, and they were at our house within the hour! The price was fair and heat came on immediately upon repair. I highly recommend this company…owner, Donna, and technician, Chris, are top notch in my book! Look no further for your HVAC repairs…thanks again, AA-Air!”
– Vickie W.
“Outstanding from consultation to installation.
Thank you for your knowledge, skills, efficiency, and integrity in a world that doesn’t often see all of these priceless attributes in one company!”
– Sherry B.
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