Heat Pumps · Reno, NV
Heat Pumps in Reno, NV
A heat pump cools like an air conditioner in summer and reverses to heat the house in winter. In Reno it's often paired with a furnace or backup heat for the coldest nights.
Request an HVAC technicianHow it heats
A reversing valve sends refrigerant the other way, so the outdoor unit pulls heat from outside air even on cold days.
Reno winters
Many winter days are cold but sunny, with the temperature climbing well above freezing by afternoon. Heat pumps handle those days efficiently.
Backup heat
On sub-freezing nights, especially the rare ones in single digits, backup electric heat or a gas furnace takes over or helps.
Dual-fuel systems
A heat pump with a gas furnace lets the thermostat choose whichever is more efficient at the outdoor temperature.
Defrost
In cold weather the outdoor coil frosts over. The system briefly defrosts, and steam rising from the unit is normal.
Snow and wind
Keep snow and drifted debris clear of the outdoor unit, and consider a stand that keeps it above snow.
Common repairs
Reversing valves, defrost controls, capacitors and refrigerant leaks.
Upkeep
A spring cooling check and a fall heating check keep it running well.
Get help
Tell the technician how it behaves in heat and cool modes. Send a request and an HVAC contractor will get in touch.
Thermostat
A thermostat set up for the heat pump avoids running backup heat when it isn't needed.
Replacing a heat pump
A new heat pump should be matched to the indoor coil and sized for heating as well as cooling.
Noise
Outdoor units should sit away from bedroom windows and neighbors' patios.
Yearly visits
A spring cooling check and a fall heating check catch most problems before the season they would show up in.
Frequently asked questions
- Can a heat pump heat my Reno home by itself?
- Cold-climate models can handle most days, but backup heat is wise for the coldest nights.
- Why does my heat pump blow lukewarm air?
- Heat pump air feels milder than furnace air. If rooms won't warm up, book a check.
Other air conditioning and heating services
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Repairs, replacements and new projects. Tell us what you need and we'll pass it straight to an HVAC contractor, who will call you to go over the job and give you a quote.
- AC, furnace and heat pump repairs, replacements and new systems
- Reno, Sparks and the valleys around the Truckee Meadows
- Get a quote before any work starts
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