Heat pumps have become more popular in the Denver metro area, in part due to the city’s push for electrification. Customers who opt-in to install a heat pump for their homes can potentially qualify for some large rebates. However, you may not be familiar with what heat pumps are or how they work. After reading this, you should have a general idea of what these systems are, how they function, and if heat pumps are right for you and your home.

Heat Pump Services We Offer

The Weather Changers are the best around for heat pump technology. Our skills allow us to offer many services to our clients, ensuring their heat pumps and other HVAC systems are taken care of. Some of the services we offer include:

Heat Pump Installation

If your home currently does not benefit from a heat pump system, we can fix that. Our team is able to quickly and correctly install a heat pump for your home, preparing you for the whole year.

Heat Pump Replacement

Like any type of AC or heater, a heat pump may need replacing after a certain number of years. If your existing heat pump system is breaking down, get in touch with the team to schedule a quality replacement ASAP.

Heat Pump Maintenance

Your heat pump will require regular maintenance to perform its best. Like any other type of HVAC system, maintenance and repairs over the years can help your heat pump last for many years. Finding minor problems and fixing them before they get major is the best way to keep your system working right, not to mention keeping its impressive energy efficiency.

Who We Are

The Weather Changers is a family-owned and operated HVAC business in Colorado, delivering the best heating and cooling service to the great people of Aurora, Denver, and surrounding areas. We’ve helped thousands of people improve their home’s comfort through our installation, repair, and maintenance services. Whether you’re looking for a new heat pump, some repairs on your clunky AC, maintenance for your heater, or anything in between, we’ve got the skills to get the job done right.

Our business has been around since 2009, and we’ve worked hard to establish ourselves as one of the best HVAC companies in the state ever since. Our technicians are NATE-certified and our company has earned an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, among our many other accomplishments. To us, a job is more than just a paycheck; it’s a chance to help our neighbors improve their homes and their lives. If you want a partner you can count on to help with any and all HVAC problems you face, we’re the best choice for you.

Signs Your Heat Pump Needs Service

Heat pumps, just like any other piece of HVAC equipment, will need to be serviced, repaired, and even replaced at some point. When looking for signs that your system could use a service, keep an eye out for these potential issues:

  • Strange Noises: While your system will obviously make some noise while on, clunking, clanging, banging, or similar sounds that you aren’t used to hearing, it could indicate a problem.
  • Less Efficient Heating/Cooling: If your system suddenly seems to work less efficiently or seems to be working harder during normal operations, there may be a problem.
  • Heating Instead of Cooling: Your heat pump uses hot air from outside to cool your home. If it suddenly fails to do this while it’s meant to be blowing cold, this could indicate a problem with the refrigerant.
  • It’s Been 1 Year: Ideally, you should get your heat pump looked at at least once a year. If it’s been about a year since your last inspection, schedule one ASAP.

Heat pumps are a great way to modernize your home’s heating and cooling solution. To find out more about heat pumps and how they can help your home, get in touch with The Weather Changers today. You can call us at 303.340.0077 to schedule a free no obligation estimate appointment, or click the link to schedule directly on our website.

What are heat pumps, and how do they work?

In its most basic form, heat pumps move heat from one place to another by utilizing a compressor and a circulating system of refrigerant. This means that the heat pump extracts the heat from the outside environment and pumps it into your home either in the form of hot air (during the winter), and cool air (during the summer).

Are heat pumps a good option for you?

With all the information out there about heat pumps, it may be confusing to determine if this type of system is right for your home. Below we’ve listed some pros and cons about heat pumps which should allow you to make a more educated decision on whether investing in this type of system is worth it for you.

Heat Pump Pros:

  • Heat pumps are extremely energy efficient, and can have SEER (seasonal energy efficiency ratio) much higher than conventional A/C units. Typically, a two-stage heat pump can have SEER ratings at a minimum 20 compared to a two-stage A/C at 17.
  • Switching your HVAC system to a heat pump will greatly reduce your usage of fossil fuels, as it runs solely off electricity. Additionally, if your home uses solar power, you can run your entire HVAC system without adding more to your electricity usage.
  • One of the best functions of heat pumps is that one system will provide both cool air in the summer and heat in the winter.

Heat Pump Cons:

  • Heat pumps will be a higher initial investment when compared to conventional furnaces and air conditioning units. One of the reasons for this is due to the extensive work required for installation. However, operating costs will be greatly reduced.
  • If there is a drop in the outside temperature, the heat pump will not work effectively, and could stop working if there is a significant cold snap.
  • Along the same lines with reason above, heat pumps may not work if the outside temperature significantly drops. In the state of Colorado, it is highly recommended that a secondary heat source is installed (i.e., conventional gas furnace, air handler with heat strips). This secondary system will turn on when the heat pump is unable to function due to the outside temperature.

To determine how a heat pump will improve your heating and cooling needs, call us at 303.340.0077 to schedule a free no obligation estimate appointment. You can also access our scheduler by clicking on the link below.