Heat Pumps
Say goodbye to your gas furnace and old air conditioner. Go with an electric heat pump that can both heat and cool your Ashland home.
Whether you want to add a new heat pump to your Virginia home—or need help replacing your existing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment—give us a call.
Howell’s Heating & Air specializes in keeping families safe and comfortable. Our NATE-certified experts have been creating healthy homes for over 40 years. Turn to us for your heat pump needs so that you can enjoy the comfort of your home more than ever before.
What Benefits Can a Heat Pump Provide?
Heat pumps are known for being an extremely green and environmentally friendly option. While there are plenty of advantages to switching to a heat pump, some worth mentioning include:
- Both heating and cooling from one system
- Greater energy efficiency
- Decreased utility bills
- Quieter operation
- Consistent airflow
- Reduced carbon footprint
Heat Pump Installation and Replacement in Ashland
Convinced it’s time to add a heat pump to your newly purchased home? Our NATE-certified professionals can walk you through the process, all the way from selecting the type of heat pump for your home to installing it and ensuring it works as efficiently as possible.
There are three main types of heat pumps:
- Air-source heat pumps: Air-source heat pumps are the most popular of all heat pumps. These provide heating by pulling warm air from the cold outside and moving it into your home. A heat pump works like an air conditioner in the summer months, drawing warm air from your home.
- Water-source heat pumps: You’ll need to live near a body of water—like a pond or lake—to have a water-source heat pump installed. Water-source heat pumps can provide comfort with the help of the water’s consistently warm temperature. An underground closed-looped system working with a heat exchanger keeps you cozy on the coldest of days.
- Ground-source heat pumps: These are also known as geothermal systems and work by extracting and transferring heat to and from below the ground’s surface. The temperature a few feet below the surface is consistent underground, so you never have to worry about the outdoor temperature. Geothermal heat pumps are considered the most environmentally friendly systems on the market today. Be sure to ask about tax credits that offset the installation costs.
Whichever heat pump you decide on, know our Howell’s Heating & Air professionals are with you every step of the way. Don’t forget to ask about financing.
How Much Money Can a New Heat Pump Save You?
Our SEER energy savings calculator can help determine how much you could save on your utility bills. Just enter your current unit's SEER value and compare it to a newer, more efficient system. You can even customize it to better match your home's system for a more accurate calculation.
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Heat Pump Repair
Are you having trouble getting your heat pump to work correctly? It’s time to turn to the professionals! Our Howell’s Heating & Air experts are available to help. We offer 24/7 emergency repair services to be there when you need us.
Some issues that could occur with your heat pump include:
- Your heat pump runs constantly or is not running at all.
- There is a leak.
- The outdoor unit is frozen.
- Your heat pump is not providing heating and/or cooling.
- The indoor unit is not woking.
Your heat pump is responsible for keeping you warm and cool. Let our professionals diagnose any problems and handle the repair for you.
Heat Pump Maintenance
With a heat pump, maintenance is just as necessary as any other heating and cooling method. Opting for routine preventative maintenance supports your heat pump to operate efficiently reach its intended service life. Get the most out of your investment by scheduling regular maintenance visits.
Be sure you never miss a maintenance visit by becoming a member of our Comfort Club maintenance program. As a member, you will receive discounted repair rates, priority service, and a $50 accrual in Bonus Bucks each year to use when the time comes for a system replacement.
Call Howell’s for Any of Your Heat Pump Needs
When you want a heat pump installed, replaced, repaired, or maintained in your Ashland, VA, home, Howell’s Heating & Air is ready to provide you with the exceptional service you deserve. Call our professionals for service today at 804-977-0994 or request service online.
“Matt Bennett is just very best.
Communicates well, efficient and thorough.
A pleasure to deal with. The best possible ambassador for your company!”
“Matt Bennett is just very best.
Communicates well, efficient and thorough.
A pleasure to deal with. The best possible ambassador for your company!”
“My husband and I had an extremely favorable experience with Howell's Heating & Air! We had already gotten estimates from a couple of other companies regarding installing new upper and lower heat pump systems and a sunroom mini split before meeting with Bryce Winston, but Bryce seemed to be more heedful of our needs and concerns in specific areas of our house, including the basement. He broached ways to fix these issues, while other companies failed to address them at all. We also felt he was very honest with his recommendations and did not try to upsell us a system we did not need. We were given a time frame of three days to complete the job, and from the first day to the third, the Howell's team showed up on time in the morning and worked until that day's job was complete. We have worked with a number of contractors since moving into our home eight years ago, but Phillip (the AOR Installation Supervisor), Miles and Josh were by far the most respectful crew to have working in our home. They were efficient, hard-working, and willing to address any concerns or requests that I had without hesitation. The electrician on our job was great as well. A couple of small issues arose during our heat pump installation due to the age of our home (electrical and structural), but these items were properly addressed without any additional charge to us. I'm normally very stressed out when people are working in our home, but these guys were pleasant and made the job as painless as possible for us. We have been enjoying our new heating and cooling systems in all areas of our house and are so glad we decided to go with Howell's! We will definitely recommend them to our neighbors and friends if/when they decide to update their heating or air systems.”
“Ricky did a thorough and professional job servicing my HVAC system. He was friendly and on time. I always appreciate the courteous and excellent work Howell’s provides.”
“Great technician, super friendly and knowledgeable. Will be going back!”
“John Marshpund always does an amazing job on my heat pump and generator . Can always trust his advice and quality workmanship .”
“Youssef did a great job and was very informative.”
“Gabriel did my maintenance service today. He was prompt, professional, knowledgeable and very thorough I have relied on Howell’s for more than 30 years, thanks so much!”
Need Heat Pump Service?
Contact the experts at Howell’s Heating & Air.
Call us at 804-977-0994!