TThe name "heat pump" can be a little misleading. The primary function of a heat pump unit is to pull from the ground air temperature to both heat -and- cool your home to perfection. Heat pumps are gaining popularity in the Spokane, WA valley. They're a cost effective way to use less energy to warm up the temperature of your home in the winter. The same exact action will help to cool your home in the summer. The reason this works so well is because you're relying on the already existing ground temperature (which stays consistent all year long at 8'-10' underground) to supplement the difference in temperature of the outside air, whether that's warmer or colder. Heat pumps operate with the same type of thermostat that a forced-air heating system uses. However, if something starts to malfunction with your heat pump, it can be tough to predict what the cost to repair a heat pump will be. There are a number of factors that will affect the cost to repair a heat pump.
If you're finding that your home is still cold, even with the heat pump working, then you might need to consider a back-up form of heating. Heat pumps typically aren't strong enough for extremely cold temperatures, but are used to supplement and reduce the stress on a usual forced air systems that most houses contain. Heat pumps are considered to be an environmentally friendly solution, and will reduce energy costs by bearing as much of the heating as possible, but might need a back-up heating source, like a furnace. If you need to install something else, then the cost to repair a heat pump will be much more expensive than a simple fix.
If there is a problem with the ductwork, then the cost to repair your heat pump may be more expensive. This will depend on the size and scope of the damage to the ductwork, and will be more costly than simply repairing the unit itself. Consider that there might be the teardown and fix up of the finish on your wall. That might include the sheet metal ductwork or the drywall and paint. This is the least common problem that we face when helping with heat pump service repairs.
There are a few different kinds of heat pumps for consideration. The cost to repair a heat pump that is just a window unit only meant to heat one room will be the least expensive. A whole-house system will be moderately priced to fix compared to other models. The cost to repair a heat pump that is a geothermal unit will be the most expensive to fix as it is located underground and will require excavation to repair.
The problem might be with the thermostat and not with the unit. If that is the case, then repair costs will be lower than having to fix the system itself. Air Design also services, repairs, installs, and replaces thermostats for just about any type of application.
Heat pumps are set up similarly to air conditioning units with a condenser system outside the home. If there are obstructions to that, then it might be a simple fix. The cost to repair a heat pump from the condenser side should typically be one of the more affordable repairs.
Many companies use heat pump applications for their business applications. You’ll find a higher percentage of businesses in the greater Spokane, WA area want to be as conservative as possible when it comes to energy costs. Commercial heat pumps tend to be a little larger and handle a lot bigger stresses of raising or lowering the temperature of the commercial building. Because of this, people are now liking the idea of using a heat pump for their residential homes. Air Design can handle any type of heat pump repair or service that is needed.
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