If you’ve been thinking about investing in a heat pump for your home, now is the perfect time. Although you can have a heat pump installed during any season, milder times of the year like spring and fall are best.
Just give our team a call for heat pump installation in Portland, OR. We can visit your home, complete an assessment, and then set a date for your installation. You can also keep reading to learn more about why now is a great time to install a heat pump and what type of heat pump you want for our area of the country.
Installation Timing
It is worth reiterating that you can have a heat pump installed at any time of the year. If you get into the winter season and find that your current HVAC system is not meeting your needs, give us a call and we can install a new unit at any point.
We say the off-season is better for installations because temperatures are not at their hottest, like in the summer, or extremely cold, like in the winter. This gives your heat pump the opportunity to get in a rhythm of operation without having to work too hard to either heat or cool your home.
Signs It’s Time to Upgrade
If your existing HVAC system is giving you problems and is already up in age, it’s a good idea to go ahead and invest in a new heat pump now instead of getting into the middle of the winter season and facing issues. Whether you have a furnace or an existing heat pump, 15 years usually marks the point when it’s time to consider an upgrade. In some cases, a furnace can last slightly longer than this.
Aside from age, you may also begin to:
- Hear unusual noises come from your unit
- Notice bad odors
- Have poor indoor air quality
- Notice that your heater is turning on and staying on
- Turning on and off every couple of minutes
Any one of these things is problem enough on its own, but having multiple issues at the same time makes it more and more likely that it is time for a new heat pump.
Making the Investment
It’s good to go ahead and schedule an appointment to talk to our team about your options. If there are steps that we can take to repair your existing unit and get it through another winter season, we are happy to do that.
However, it is likely that investing in a new heat pump is actually the smarter monetary decision. If it costs a lot to repair your existing system, it may not be worth it for just one more winter season. Instead, you can put that money toward a brand new heat pump that boasts better energy efficiency and saves you on your monthly energy costs.
Plus, you’re also investing in your family’s comfort and health. A new system will be more effective at both heating and cooling your home. With a fresh start, you can have better indoor air quality and breathe easier all winter long.
Please call Sydni, our Office Extraordinaire, to schedule your next appointment! We will take care of you from there!