Heat Pumps

Let’s find out if a heat pump makes sense for your New Jersey home.

You’ve probably read about heat pumps and how they can save money on your energy bills and reduce your home’s carbon footprint. Unlike a gas furnace that burns fuel to generate energy, heat pumps use electricity to transfer heat from one place to another.

Plus, some high-efficiency models are eligible for state and federal tax incentives to help move our country toward a greener future.

But what about our cold winters in Galloway, NJ, and surrounding areas? Are heat pumps easy to install? And what if you already have a furnace and air conditioner AC in place?

Our team at Comfort Now can answer your questions. We provide free consultations to help you choose the heating and cooling system that fits your lifestyle and budget. We’re a family-owned business with plenty of experience—check out our Google reviews to see what our customers have to say about us.

How Do Heat Pumps Work?

Heat pumps use a series of electric coils and refrigerant fluid to capture energy from the air, water, or the ground. Though you may think you’re unfamiliar with them, they traditionally heat swimming pools and hot tubs.

A heat pump works like an air conditioner in the summer, extracting warm air and humidity from inside your home. When the weather gets chilly, you flip a reverse switch, and the heat pump captures warm air from the outdoors or beneath the earth’s surface to distribute in your home.

• Air-source heat pumps are the most popular with New Jersey homeowners—these systems are more affordable and relatively easy to install. Some models can work in subfreezing temperatures, but you may want to consider a backup or primary heating source to complement the air-source heat pump.
• A geothermal heat pumps is more costly to install because of the underground loop. But once in place, geothermal energy keeps your home comfortable at an affordable price for decades to come. These systems extract energy from the constant warm temperature several feet below the earth’s surface and are suitable in all climates.

What Is a Dual-Fuel System?

On those super cold days here along the South Jersey Shore, an air-source heat pump might struggle to reach a target temperature inside your home. That’s why we recommend a secondary heating source to help out.

With a dual-fuel system, you can run the heat pump on moderate winter days and then kick on the gas furnace on those arctic-like days. You enjoy significant cost-savings while staying comfortable during subfreezing weather.

Do Heat Pumps Need Air Ducts?

The answer is no. While a forced-air furnace needs ductwork, you can create a ductless system using a heat pump and an air handler. You can use one air handler for single-zone coverage or several air handlers to create a multi-zone system.

Ductless systems are great for anyone in your household with allergies or asthma since they do not stir up dust.

Heat Pump Installation

An easy mistake with heat pumps is to purchase a system too large for your home—these systems will cycle too frequently, leading to faster wear-and-tear and higher energy bills. Our team goes through the necessary load calculations and other factors to determine the right-sized heat pump for your property.

Give us a call today, and be sure to ask about our convenient financing options.

Heat Pump Repairs

We understand how stressful it can get when your heating and cooling system breaks down. That’s why we offer 24/7 emergency repair services to be there when you need us. We also provide accurate, upfront pricing before we begin a job. Our job is to remove the worries and fix the problem.

Heat Pump Maintenance

Scheduling tune-ups for your heat pump and other equipment always ensures you’ll get the most value from these investments. A simple tune-up can help restore most equipment close to its original operating condition. We offer our Comfort Now CN Club maintenance plans that can help you save significant money on tune-ups, repairs, and other services.

Learn More About Heat Pumps Today

If you’re thinking about replacing your old furnace and AC unit, consider a heat pump for your Galloway, NJ, home. Give Comfort Now a call to see if a heat pump is right for your home. Call us at 609-400-1005 or request service online today.