Heat pumps are a great fit for the Gulf Coast's mild winters, but they're often misunderstood. These guides will cover how heat pumps work, how they compare to traditional AC systems, and what to consider if you're thinking about one for your next install.
We install heat pump systems built for Gulf Coast humidity and mild winters. Our team can walk you through whether one is right for your home.
They look almost identical from the outside. Here is what actually sets a heat pump apart from a straight AC, and which makes sense for your home.
Read more →Yes. Heat pumps are well suited to the Gulf Coast because winters here are mild, and a heat pump can both cool your home in summer and heat it efficiently in winter using the same outdoor unit, without needing a separate furnace or relying on electric strip heat.
A standard AC system can only move heat out of your home to cool it. A heat pump has a reversing valve that lets it run in the opposite direction too, pulling heat from outside air and moving it indoors to warm your home. The outdoor and indoor equipment look similar, but the heat pump can do both jobs.
Upfront cost is often comparable to a high-efficiency AC system, especially since it eliminates the need for a separate furnace or relies less on electric strip heat. In a mild climate like ours, a heat pump typically costs less to operate over a year than running AC plus electric heat strips during cooler months. See financing options.
