Heat Pumps

In our climate, if you are constructing or have an existing all-electric building or an electric building with propane, using a heat pump is the most economic choice to meet your comfort goals. A heat pump system costs roughly 50% less to operate than an all-electric heating and cooling system, and about 33% less to operate than propane heating with an electric cooling system.

When considering installing a new heat pump, capacity of the system and the energy efficiency of the system are the two essential items to be considered. When propane is available, a propane furnace in combination with a heat pump is the preferred choice. If natural gas is available, a gas furnace with electric A/C is the preferred choice. Gilley’s will help you determine the capacity of your heat pump, but we first must know what your comfort goals are. In Monroe-West Monroe, a heat pump is sized solely for its air conditioning capacity. The industry standard for determining the capacity needed is to maintain an inside temperature of 75 degrees, when the outside temperature is 100 degrees. Your particular preferences may vary. Heat pumps range in capacity, from 1.5 ton systems, which can remove about 18,000 BTUs per hour, to 5 ton systems, equipped to remove about 60,000 BTUs per hour. You should be aware of the several upgrades available. Some of the more important ones include: ✔ Two stage or inverter compressor technology ✔ ECM blower motor technology ✔ Noise suppression technology ✔ Warranties ✔ Equipment safety controls ✔ Zoning