Heat Pumps
Petra Heating & Air Conditioning is experienced in the service, repair, and installation of heat pumps in Clackamas, OR, 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 Petra Heating & Air Conditioning 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 Clackamas or surrounding-area home or office space, or to discuss any of these topics, call us today at 503-253-3263 or request service online for an evaluation.
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“Jason was early for our appointment and did an awesome job, as usual. He’s always professional and is a genuine good guy. I feel very confident in his (and everyone else at Petra) in their work ethic and we know we’re well taken care of!”
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“I was so glad to speak with Rick about my water heater. Along with giving me a clear, detailed explanation of it’s current state, he explained how I could know if there was an issue in the future. Then, he kindly answered all my questions about water and heat alternatives and again clearly explained what would be most efficient and cost effective for my Lay-out!”
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“I was very pleased with the installation and service. Thank you, Petra, for notifying me in advance and for complying with schedule as promised.”
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“At the beginning of summer we realized our 30+ year old AC was not working. It had lost all coolant and repairs would be expensive and not at all certain to work. We ordered a new heat pump and are very happy with the results. Elkin and Servando did a great job of installing the new heat pup and removing all of the old system. Elkin showed us how everything worked and didn't leave until we were totally happy. We just had our inspection by the city and the inspector noted how good the job looked!
During this process, we met many other members of the Petra team and spoke to almost all of the office staff. From start to finish, it was a pleasant experience. We cannot recommend Petra highly enough!”
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“We had a great experience with Petra. They provided us superior equipment at a solid price, and the installers went above and beyond to make the new work fit in our old home seamlessly.”
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“No heat late afternoon and Andy came to the rescue, staying late until he found and resolved the matter.
Andy is not only a very skilled tech. but a valuable asset to your company as a representative of a culture that really cares about their clients. Thanks Andy and thank you Becky for your capable assistance.”
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“I had a new heat pump and air handler installed. Everyone I interacted with at Petra, (sales, installers, office owner) were friendly and professional. I now have a new heating/AC system in my house that is working perfectly.” – John C.
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