HEAT PUMPS

Heat Pump Installations

Natural gas prices have more than tripled in the past 10 years, and many analysts are forecasting further price increases.You can fight this statistic and make a difference in what you pay for your heating bills now and in the future, by having a new energy-efficient furnace or heat pump installed in your home. A heat pump can cut your heating costs by up to 60% and provide you with low cost air conditioning in the summer.

House Smart Home Improvements offers free in-home consultations if you are considering a heat pump, furnace, or any other purchase/install to increase the energy-efficiency of your home. We will also explain in detail how you can qualify for and cash-in on the many Government Grants available. Book an appointment with one of our friendly and knowledgeable personnel today.

Government Grants Now Available on New Energy Efficient
Heat Pumps

The Live Smart BC Grant for an air source heat pump is up to $1420. More on Government Grants.

How Does a Heat Pump Work?

A heat pump is like an air conditioner that can also run in reverse. It also works a lot like a fridge. Your fridge removes heat from the near-freezing inside air and expels it out the bottom or back of the unit into the warmer kitchen air.

A heat pump is like a fridge but has a much greater capacity to move heat. On a cool day, it can remove heat from the cooler air outdoors and move it into your home. The cycle can be reversed in the summer so that heat is being removed from your homes air to the outdoors.

Considering a Heat Pump

A heat pump is one of the most energy-efficient heating and cooling systems available today. Unlike other heating systems, which convert fuel or electricity directly into heat, a heat pump moves heat from one place to another, in the same manner as an air conditioner. Even at relatively cold temperatures, the heat pump can extract heat from outside air (air source heat pump) or from the ground or ground water (ground source heat pump) to heat your home, though efficiencies diminish as temperatures cool.

Affordability

In general, it is not economical to use a heat pump as the only source of heat in your home. A heat pump large enough to meet heating needs would work inefficiently in summer. Combining a heat pump with an existing furnace or other supplemental heater is a great way to reduce home energy expenses.

Cost savings

In areas of B.C. prone to extreme heat and cold, using a heat pump as part of your year-round heating and cooling system could save 60% of your energy bill. Savings will vary depending on the fuel and efficiency of your current system.

Health & comfort

Choosing the right kind and size of heat pump for your region and your needs can make your home temperature easy to keep comfortable all year round. Air source heat pumps aren’t likely to work effectively in areas where temperatures often go below -18°C. In northern B.C., ground source (also called earth source, geothermal or geoexchange) heat pumps are likely to be a more effective option.

Environmental considerations

Heat pumps are much like refrigerators, which means they contain chemical refrigerants that are used to transfer heat in or out of your home. Some of these coolants contribute to depleting the ozone layer. There are models and manufacturers that use less harmful coolants. Choose a heat pump that minimizes pollution and maximizes energy efficiency

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* HOUSE SMART HOME IMPROVEMENTS SPECIALIZES IN:
• Replacement windows and doors • furnace upgrades • heat pumps •
programmable thermostats • air conditioning • hot water tank
• tankless hot water tanks • attic insulation • crawl space and wall insulation
• draft proofing • ventilation and bathroom fans.


Areas of Service Include:
Vancouver, Surrey, Langley, Coquitlam, Delta, Richmond, Ladner, Tswassen, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, New Westminster, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, Burnaby, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Aldergrove, and more in Vancouver's Lower Mainland areas.