As Wichita’s home comfort expert, Eck Services is proud to bring its heat pump installation & replacement services to South Central Kansas. Unlike traditional furnaces, which heat your home via combustion, heat pumps regulate indoor temperatures by transferring heat to and from the outdoors for an energy-efficient heating and cooling solution.
Are you interested in upgrading your home’s HVAC system? Contact Eck Services today to learn more about residential heat pump systems and request a quote from one of our friendly HVAC specialists.
In climates like Central and Southeastern Kansas—where distinct seasons make for cold winters and hot summers—heat pumps provide efficient home comfort, as they can be adjusted to heat or cool depending on the weather.
In addition to their dual heating and cooling capabilities, heat pumps are beneficial for a variety of reasons:
Not sure if it’s time for a heat pump replacement? Thinking about ditching your furnace and installing a heat pump system instead?
Here are some of the common indications that it’s time to replace your heat pump:
Especially if your unit is no longer under warranty, frequent maintenance calls and repair bills can quickly outweigh the cost of installing a new heat pump. If your unit is old, these constant repair issues may also be an indication that it’s on its way out and will require replacement soon anyway.
Residential heat pump systems typically last between 10-15 years depending on how often they’ve been inspected and serviced. If your heat pump starts malfunctioning and you’ve had it for more than 15 years, it’s probably time to have it replaced.
If you notice an unusual spike in your energy costs, your heat pump may be the culprit. While it might appear to be functioning properly, its heating and cooling capacity may have gradually diminished due to age and wear. This means it has to consume more energy than normal to control your home’s temperature.
One of the benefits of heat pumps is that they operate quietly. If you hear strange noises coming from your unit—grinding, grating, screeching, or rattling—it could indicate that something is seriously wrong. Likewise, if you smell foul odors coming from your heat pump, its insulation or ductwork may be contaminated with mold.
Depending on the extent of the damage, it might be time to consider heat pump replacement.
Once your heat pump’s ability to control consistent temperatures or maintain proper airflow diminishes, it’s time to investigate. Hire an HVAC professional to inspect its filters, compressor, condensation coils, and other components for signs of damage or wear. Depending on their findings, it may be necessary to consider heat pump replacement.
If your heat pump starts turning off and on more frequently than it normally should to regulate temperatures, this could be a sign that it’s malfunctioning. Consider having it inspected by an HVAC technician to determine if there’s a blown fuse—or something worse.
According to the US Department of Energy, heat pumps can reduce your home’s electricity use for heating by approximately 50% compared to electric furnaces or baseboard heaters. During summer months, they provide efficient cooling that rivals or exceeds the efficiency of standard central air systems.
During winter months, air-source heat pumps extract heat from outdoor air (even when it feels cold to us) and transfer it inside your home. In the summer, this process reverses—pulling heat from your indoor air and releasing it outside. This transfer process is far more efficient than generating new heat or cool air through combustion, often delivering 3-4 units of heating or cooling for every unit of electricity consumed.
Modern air-source heat pumps are designed with technological innovations to enhance their heating and cooling efficiencies:
Trust Eck Services with all of your heat pump installation services. For over 15 years, we’ve been the leaders in home comfort for residents and businesses all over South Central Kansas.
See for yourself why Eck Services is the best choice for heat pump installation in Wichita, KS. Contact us online or give us a call at (620) 220-1752!