{"id":1056,"date":"2018-04-23T11:00:45","date_gmt":"2018-04-23T15:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goservicemax.com\/blog\/?p=1056"},"modified":"2018-04-17T13:40:07","modified_gmt":"2018-04-17T17:40:07","slug":"dare-switch-heat-pump-spring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goservicemax.com\/blog\/heat-pump-service\/dare-switch-heat-pump-spring\/","title":{"rendered":"Dare You Switch to a Heat Pump This Spring?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"sun-and-snowflake-badge\"The question in the headline may sound a bit melodramatic. But when it comes to home heating and air conditioning in Wilmette, IL<\/a>, you don\u2019t want to take chances. The summers are too hot, and the winters to intense, for you to end up with a subpar comfort system in your home. You\u2019ve probably lived most of your life in homes that use a combination of an air conditioner and a furnace. Perhaps you\u2019re accustomed to a boiler for winter heating and window units for cooling. Whatever the situation, you used two separate appliances for heating and cooling. A heat pump changes that\u2014it\u2019s a single appliance that provides central both heating a cooling. That\u2019s a big change, and you don\u2019t want to make the leap to using one unless you\u2019re certain it\u2019s the best move for your home.<\/p>\n

Spring HVAC update planning<\/h2>\n

We\u2019re bringing up the question of heat pump installation now because spring is one of the best times to make upgrades and replacements for an HVAC system. The mild weather between winter and summer makes it more convenient for big changes. You may think that this is the year to make a big update to the HVAC system because of its age. Is a heat pump a possibility?<\/p>\n

When a heat pump is optimal<\/h2>\n

Let\u2019s look at your current system. Is your HVAC system a cabinet with a furnace and air conditioner sharing a single blower fan? This is the standard central heating and air for most homes. What type of energy source does the furnace use? If it\u2019s electricity, then putting in a heat pump is a great idea. A heat pump is an all-electric appliance that\u2019s similar to an air conditioner. In heating mode, a heat pump is more energy efficient than an electric furnace\u2014three to four times more efficient. If your AC and electric furnace are over 10 years old, putting in a heat pump will start saving you energy right away. The new installation won\u2019t have to make any changes to your ducts.<\/p>\n

Other considerations<\/h2>\n

If you use a natural gas furnace along with an air conditioner, then a heat pump may not be right for you. Natural gas furnaces are powerful and helpful for our often bitterly cold winters. They\u2019re also competitive with a heat pump when it comes to energy savings because gas is a less expensive energy source than electricity.<\/p>\n

Heat pumps cost more than putting in either a new AC or a new furnace, so balance out the choices and your long-term savings against the cost of the new system. If you don\u2019t need to upgrade your heating system this spring, only your cooling system, don\u2019t put in a heat pump just to replace the AC. This is a waste of money: a heat pump must be both your heater and air conditioner for it to be a worthwhile investment. It\u2019s best to put in a heat pump only if both the heater and air conditioner are ready to be replaced.<\/p>\n

Trust the Professionals<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re on the fence about a heat pump installation this spring, you don\u2019t need to worry\u2014you have us to help you out. Always consult with HVAC professionals for new installations.<\/p>\n

ServiceMax is open 24\/7 to serve your heating and cooling needs\u2014All Day, Every Day!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re on the fence about a heat pump installation this spring, you don\u2019t need to worry. Consult with HVAC professionals for new installations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[75],"tags":[14,15,104],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goservicemax.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1056"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goservicemax.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goservicemax.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goservicemax.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goservicemax.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1056"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.goservicemax.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1056\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1058,"href":"https:\/\/www.goservicemax.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1056\/revisions\/1058"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goservicemax.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1056"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goservicemax.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1056"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goservicemax.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1056"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}