Your current air conditioner does its job well enough, but now that you know there’s a better option, what do you do? Is it worth it to make the switch? We’ll say right now that it is, but it also comes with some caveats to it, as many big changes in your home will.
Heat pump installation means that you improve your energy efficiency, but you may lose a few other aspects of air conditioning in the process that you quite enjoy. Let’s explain, that way you can decide for yourself if a heat pump truly sounds like an ideal replacement for your air conditioner.
Here’s the thing about Sacramento weather—and you know it if you’ve lived here for even just a year—it is extremely variable. Sure, we get cold in the winter and hot in the summer, but we also have unexpected heat waves and surprise cold snaps.
While we may not experience the bitterly cold temperatures that other parts of the state do, there’s no denying that our weather does get quite cold as we venture into fall and winter. And with that, you’ll want to make sure your home heating system is in great shape and ready to take on the cooler temps. Professional preventive maintenance and timely repairs will help accomplish this.
Heat pumps are reliable systems with tons of benefits. They can operate as either an air conditioner or a heater, making them a growing favorite of homeowners across the nation. They’re also one of the most efficient HVAC systems on the market, saving hundreds of dollars in operational costs.