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5 Reasons to Order a Heat Pump Installation

Nov 29, 2019

5 Reasons to Order a Heat Pump Installation

  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating

Most of the time, if you’re looking for a system that can both heat and cool your home, you’ll be getting an HVAC system. However, if you’re looking for something different, you might want to consider a heat pump. Heat pumps are a cost-effective alternative to the classic HVAC system. Instead of radiating heat or cold air, heat pumps move warm air into or out of your home to keep if comfortable. At McHale’s, we can help you with a heat pump installation and tell you why you might want to order one for your home.

Here are five reasons a heat pump installation might be right for you:

 

Long lifespans

Every type of heating and cooling system has different lifespans. These lifespans are highly dependent on whether they get proper and regular maintenance. Heat pumps can often last fourteen or fifteen years when cared for properly, which is one of the higher ranges for heating and cooling systems.

 

Heating and cooling combined

Keeping your home warm in the winter is one thing, but what about keeping it cool in the summer? Usually, this means you either need an HVAC system or to have both a heater and an AC. However, with a heat pump, you have an alternative option for heating and cooling your home with only a single unit.

 

Uses a common fuel; no need to stockpile

Electricity is a common fuel source, but many heating and cooling systems use physical fuels like oil or propane. While some of these have dedicated lines, you’ll often still need to stockpile fuel for emergencies. Meanwhile, heat pumps use electricity, which is available for every homeowner and doesn’t require stockpiling. In a worst-case scenario, you can fuel your heat pump with a generator.

 

Very energy efficient

Compared to other heating and cooling options, heat pumps are very energy efficient. The electricity they run on is a cleaner fuel than other options such as oil or gas. They’re also very efficient at using the electricity itself. If you want to maximize your heat pump’s efficiency, they work best when there’s little difference between the source and supply temperatures. This means they work best in moderate climates.

 

Low carbon emissions

Heat pumps are an environmentally-friendly alternative to most other heating and cooling systems. Using one for your home can be a great way to reduce your carbon footprint. For instance, you can reduce your energy usage by 30-60% by using a water source heat pump. This sort of heat pump transfers heat to/from a source of water to regulate your home’s temperature.

 

Why call McHale’s to manage my home’s heating and cooling?

McHales, Inc. is a client-focused home service company that strives to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction. John Sr. and Anna May McHale started the family business in 1950. Since that time we’ve provided our customers with prompt, dependable service at a reasonable cost. We use quality materials installed by skilled, courteous craftsmen. Now we are into our third generation in the business and we are still following John Sr.’s very simple philosophy ” We do what we say we’re going to do!”. That philosophy is still the backbone of the company today. Call McHale’s today to learn more about heat pump installation!

By McHales

A Homeowners Guide to Purchasing a Heat Pump

Aug 20, 2018

A Homeowners Guide to Purchasing a Heat Pump

  • Heating

Fall is just around the corner, and it’s never too early to start thinking about your heating system. If yours is old, broken, or out of date, you may be shopping for a replacement before the cold weather sets in. If you haven’t considered a heat pump, you’ll be happy to know that they are an energy efficient heating and cooling system that can service you you year round! Here are a few things to consider before making a purchase.

What You Need to Consider

  • It’s rating. All HVAC units come with a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating (SEER) for cooling, which is determined through various testing. The higher the SEER rating, the more energy efficient the heat pump is.
  • Zoned heating and cooling. You have a few different options when it comes to energy efficiency, and one of them is zoned heating and cooling, which zones where and when you want heat or cool air. Zoned heating and cooling, however, does require installing a programmable thermostat and some motorized dampers.
  • Two-speed compressor. Installing a two-speed compressor enables your heat pump to cool or heat as much as it needs to versus a standard compressor which always operates at maximum capacity. This helps to save on energy costs and its less wear and tear on the compressor.
  • Backup burner. If you’re concerned about the winter season, a backup burner can provide additional heat during the most frigid temperatures, and still at lower energy costs.
  • Size. Like any HVAC appliance, the size matters, which is why you’ll want to carefully consider how large of a system is needed. The size of your heat pump, however, should be determined by a professional to ensure you get the right heat pump.

How McHale’s Can Help

If you are wondering whether or not heat pumps are a good choice for you and your family, let McHale’s help you decide! We firmly believe in the benefits you will receive when you have a heat pump installed by one of our technicians. We want you to believe in them, too. Here are the benefits of a heat pump installation by McHale’s:

  • Heating and cooling in one: There will be no more need to buy two separate units to get the desired temperatures you want.
  • Convenience: You can move the temperature up or down at the flip of a switch. And, you will feel that switch within a few minutes. In addition, heat pumps come with a programmable timer that allows you to set when you want a room in your home to hit a certain temperature.
  • Safety: There are no flames or hot surfaces that children can be exposed to. They also don’t create smoke, ashes, moisture, or other types of waste materials that can get into your home.
  • Improved air quality: They help circulate the air throughout our home purifying it and make it cleaner for you and your family to breathe.
  • Increased value: A warm, dry, comfortable atmosphere to live in is more appealing to potential buyers in the future than is a home without such luxuries.

To schedule a heat pump installation in your home, call McHale’s today! 

By McHales

Ways That a Heat Pump Can Benefit You

Jul 15, 2018

Ways That a Heat Pump Can Benefit You

  • Heating
  • Uncategorized

Are you looking for a way to cut costs with heating and cooling in your home? If so, you may want to check out the benefits of having a heat pump. Here’s how a heat pump can benefit you all year long:

How Do Heat Pumps Work?

Electricity! Essentially, heat pumps can push heat from a cool space to a warmer place. This way, they are able to make cool spaces cooler, and warm spaces even warmer. Moving heat instead of generating it can provide the same heating and cooling at a fraction of the cost.

Immediate Benefits of a Heat Pump Installation

Soon after having a heat pump installed in your home, you will start to notice the following benefits:

  • Low Running Costs: Heat pumps are cheaper to run in comparison to those who run on combustion. This will save you money on your utility bills!
  • Low Maintenance: Heat pumps require far less maintenance in comparison to combustion heating systems. Approximately once a year certain details of the system have to be checked, which could easily be accomplished by yourself. If you are a bit hesitant, consider hiring a professional to check on the system.
  • Safety: Heat pumps are far less likely to cause problems than other heating systems, giving you peace of mind knowing that your home is safe.
  • Reduced Carbon Emissions: Heat pump systems reduce your carbon emissions and it has an efficient conversion rate of energy to heat. For example, water source heat pumps reach reasonably high efficiencies. They heavily rely on electricity to operate, implying that they will never be entirely carbon neutral. However, since heat pumps are electric, they represent a perfect fit for solar applications. Coupled together with solar panels, heat pumps could lead to zero net energy.
  • Cooling: During warmer months of the years, heat pumps are able to reverse the flow process. Because of this, the heat pump can serve a similar function to an air conditioner. Air to air heat pumps can conveniently be switched to cooling mode during the summers.
  • Durability: The lifespan of heat pumps is relatively long in comparison to other systems. In most cases, the average lifespan of a heat pump is somewhere around 14-15 years.

How McHale’s Can Help 

Heat pumps are one of the most cost-effective ways to heat and cool your Newtown and Bucks County home. Like other systems working in your home, your heat pump will need routine maintenance to make sure that things are working properly. When that time comes, we’ve got you covered! 

If you are in need of heat pump services, call McHale’s today! 

 

By McHales