Heat Pumps

What are Heat Pumps?

Heat pumps are energy-efficient home heating and cooling systems that have become increasingly popular among homeowners across Idaho. The system works by pumping warm air from one space and transferring it to another. In the summer, it moves uncomfortable warm air out of your home and transfers it outdoors.

During the colder winter months, it pulls warm air from outdoors and transfers it into your home. Whether you are using heat pumps to warm or cool your home, they are a far more energy-efficient option than traditional HVAC systems, which may allow you to avoid air leaks that can lead to costly energy bills every month.

At Big Foot Heating & Cooling, our team provides homeowners with several different types of heat pumps based on their heating and cooling needs, including:

• Bryant
• Waterfurnace
• Hydron Module by Enertech
• Bosch

No matter your home HVAC needs, our team is committed to helping you find the perfect system to keep your home comfortable all year long.

The Benefits of Heat Pumps

If you’re considering investing in a new heating and cooling system for your home, you may be weary about choosing an option like heat pumps. However, as an increasingly popular option among homeowners, there are many benefits to installing this system in your home, including: 

• Energy-Efficiency: As mentioned above, these systems are a more energy-efficient option than standard heating and cooling systems. These systems use far less energy than conventional HVAC systems, making your home far more eco-friendly. 
• Cost Savings: In conjunction with the system’s energy savings, you will notice an immediate reduction in your monthly heating costs. Because these systems don’t use as much energy to warm and cool your home, you will spend far less month to month on your energy bills. 
• Small and Flexible: These systems are far smaller than a heater or air conditioning unit, making them easy to install, whether to heat and cool one room or your whole home. Many heat pumps can warm and cool four different zones in your home, giving you more flexibility when choosing temperatures for your bedroom, living spaces, kitchen, and more. 

Your State and Federal Tax Rebates

In addition to the many benefits mentioned above, state and federal tax rebates make purchasing a heat pump for your home a great investment. The state and federal governments offer a financial incentive to homeowners across Idaho to buy this more energy-efficient option, making it even more enticing for those who want to upgrade their existing HVAC system while reducing their carbon footprint. 

The federal government offers homeowners a tax credit equal to 30% of the cost of their heat pump, up to $2,000. If you were already considering investing in a new HVAC system, this credit can make a heat pump far more appealing. However, to determine whether this is a good fit for your home, it is important to reach out to a professional HVAC team for support. 

Our team at Big Foot Heating & Cooling can help you determine if this system is equipped to meet your needs. Don’t spend thousands of dollars on this investment only to find that it doesn’t quite fit. Instead, work with our team and trust that we’ll help you make the best upgrades to your home.