Heat Pumps · Amarillo, TX
Heat Pumps in Amarillo, TX
A heat pump works as an air conditioner in summer and runs in reverse to heat in winter. On the High Plains, where winter days swing between mild and bitter, it's often paired with a gas furnace.
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A heat pump moves heat rather than making it. It pulls heat out of the house in summer and pulls heat in from the outdoor air in winter.
Dual fuel
Pairing a heat pump with a gas furnace lets the heat pump handle mild days while the furnace takes over when a cold front pushes temperatures down.
Blue northers
When a cold front arrives suddenly, the system may switch from heat pump to furnace within hours. A thermostat set up for dual fuel handles this automatically.
Defrost
In cold, damp weather the outdoor unit pauses to defrost and may give off steam. That's normal.
Wind and dust
Keep the outdoor coil clean. Dust and debris cut efficiency in both heating and cooling.
Placement
Place the unit where drifting snow and wind-blown debris won't pile against it, with space around it for airflow.
Repairs
Common problems include reversing valves, defrost controls, capacitors and refrigerant leaks. Note how the system behaves in both modes.
Running costs
Savings depend on electricity and gas prices and how the switch-over is set. Ask for a comparison.
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Tell the technician your home's size and current system. Send a request and an AC technician will get in touch.
Upkeep
Keep the outdoor unit clear of debris and drifted snow, change filters often and book a yearly check.
Emergency heat
Use the emergency heat setting only if the heat pump has failed. It runs on backup heat alone and costs more.
Snow and drifts
Keep the outdoor unit clear of drifted snow after a blizzard so it can breathe and defrost properly.
Frequently asked questions
- Will a heat pump work in an Amarillo winter?
- On mild days, very well. On the coldest days, a furnace or backup heat usually takes over.
- Does it replace my AC?
- Yes. A heat pump does everything a central AC does in summer.
Other air conditioning and heating services
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- AC and heating repairs, replacements and new projects
- Amarillo, Canyon and towns across the Panhandle
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