Heat Pumps & Ductless
One system for every season.
A heat pump cools your home in summer and warms it in winter, using electricity to move heat rather than burning fuel to make it. In Southern California's mild climate, it is an elegant fit.
How a heat pump works
In summer, a heat pump works exactly like a central air conditioner: it gathers heat from inside your home and releases it outdoors, drying the air as it cools.
In winter, a valve reverses the flow. Even air that feels cold to us still holds a surprising amount of heat. The heat pump draws that heat from the outdoor air and carries it inside, where your air handler or furnace spreads it through your ducts.
On the rare cold morning when more heat is needed, a backup takes over: electric heat built into the air handler, or a gas furnace working alongside the heat pump in what is called a dual-fuel system.
Why heat pumps suit Southern California
Mild winters
Heat pumps are at their most efficient when winters are gentle, and ours are gentle most of the year.
Nothing burns inside your home
No flame, no fuel combustion, no flue to maintain. Many of our clients value that quiet simplicity.
One outdoor unit, both seasons
One system to maintain instead of two.
A natural partner for solar
If you have rooftop solar, or plan to, a heat pump lets your panels help with heating as well as cooling.
14.3 SEER2 · 7.5 HSPF2
Efficiency
Heat pumps carry two ratings: SEER2 for cooling and HSPF2 for heating. Since 2023, new split-system heat pumps must reach at least 14.3 SEER2 and 7.5 HSPF2. Higher numbers mean less electricity for the same comfort.
Variable-speed heat pumps go further. Instead of switching on and off, they adjust their output continuously, holding a steady temperature with remarkably little noise.
No ducts needed
Ductless mini-splits
Some rooms were never part of the original plan: a garage converted into a studio, a new addition, an accessory dwelling unit in the back garden, an older home built without ducts. A ductless mini-split brings heating and cooling to those spaces without tearing into walls and ceilings.
A compact outdoor unit connects to one or more slim indoor units through a small opening in the wall. Each room gets its own control, so a home office can stay cool while a bedroom stays warm.
Thinking of moving from gas?
If your furnace and air conditioner are both nearing the end of their lives, replacing them with a single heat pump is well worth pricing. We will compare running costs honestly, using your actual gas and electricity rates, and tell you if your current setup still makes more sense.
Rebates and incentives
Heat pumps often qualify for utility and state incentives. Programs open, change and close through the year, so we check what is available for your address at the time we quote.
Matched for performance
As with air conditioners, the outdoor unit and indoor coil are engineered as a pair. We install them together, sized to your home, so the efficiency on the label is the efficiency you get.
Heat pump minimums per the U.S. Department of Energy 2023 standards for split-system heat pumps.
Curious whether a heat pump is right for your home?
Let us take a look.