Heat Pump
Installation

A heat pump is an energy-efficient alternative to a traditional furnace and air conditioning systems. In other words, a heat pump unit is an energy-saving alternative home heating and cooling system.

Using the same process as a refrigerator, a standard air-source heat pump uses electricity to move hot air from one space to another. This process results in a consistent temperature in a given area. When performing a heat pump installation, HVAC contractors will install indoor equipment, called an air handler, and an outdoor unit, which resembles an air conditioning unit. The new heat pump compressor circulates the air from the indoor unit to the outdoor unit.

Popular pump varieties in the United States include:

• Ductless mini-split heat pumps – Mini-split systems are good to add to a preexisting system that doesn’t have the existing ductwork necessary to make other types of heat pumps work.
• Geothermal heat pumps – Also known as water-source and ground-source heat pumps, these types of heat pumps use the Earth’s natural, relatively stable temperature for heating/cooling purposes, which allows for constant indoor air control, even in cold climates.
• Air-source heat pumps – These popular pumps use a combination of indoor units and outdoor units, coupled with a compressor and refrigerant line(s), to circulate airflow and regulate temperatures.

Heat pump installation is a great choice for St. Louis homeowners that don’t have access to natural gas/have the right setup for a gas furnace.

• People who want to save money on energy costs. If you are using an electric heating system, a heat pump is extremely efficient at providing your home heat while consuming up to 40% less energy to do so. That can lead to saving you lots of money on your utility bills throughout the life of your system.
• People who don’t like a lot of noise, as most heat pumps are relatively quiet.

No, heat pumps are not ineffective; that’s a myth!

When heat pump installation was first introduced to the St Louis area, they were met with some criticism due to their effectiveness during extreme weather. But with advances in technology over the last decade, heat pumps are much more efficient. Superior Service can provide you with up-to-date information on the advances of heat pump installation and implement ways to ensure you are receiving all the cost benefits of owning a heat pump without sacrificing your HVAC system performance. To learn more about how heat pump installation might make sense for your St. Louis or St. Charles home, give Superior a call at (314) 209-7500.

At Superior Service, we recommend installing a Bryant Evolution heat pump system. This system ranges from a 15 SEER to 24 SEER rating and comes in single-stage, two-stage, up-stage and variable-speed options. To learn more about how the Bryant Evolution heat pump system can benefit your St. Louis area home, call Superior at (314) 209-7500 or (636) 926-0000.

The average cost of installing a new heat pump system will vary based on factors like the square footage of your space, the state of the electrical wiring in your home, if you have an existing air duct system, and whether you are taking advantage of any available financial incentives like rebates and tax credits.