Furnace and heat pump installation in Hermitage

Choosing between a furnace, a heat pump and dual fuel

Here is how we frame the decision for most Hermitage homes:

• A gas furnace gives strong, steady heat and is a good fit if gas is already piped to the house and you want reliable heat on the coldest nights.
• A heat pump heats efficiently through most of a Middle Tennessee winter and also cools the house, so one system does both. It is a natural choice for condos and homes without gas service.
• Dual fuel pairs a heat pump with a furnace so each runs when it is the better value, at the cost of more equipment.

Fitting the system to the house

We size from the home, not the old unit. Insulation, windows, square footage, ceiling height and ducts all affect how much heat a house needs and how well it can be delivered. An oversized furnace cycles and wastes fuel, and an undersized one never catches up on a freezing night. In many older Hermitage homes the ducts are the limiting factor, so we inspect them and tell you what needs work.

Installation specifics for Hermitage homes

A few common situations:

• Attic or closet air handlers. We plan access, add a drain pan and safety switch and check the venting route.
• Conversions from electric to heat pump. A new heat pump system can lower heating costs substantially in some homes and add efficient cooling.
• Condos and townhomes. We coordinate pad locations, noise and association rules.
• Older gas homes. We check gas piping, venting and combustion air as part of a safe replacement.

The installation process

A complete installation includes:

• Reviewing the home, ducts and existing equipment
• Setting equipment to manufacturer specifications
• Safe gas, venting, condensate and electrical connections to code
• Matched indoor and outdoor components on heat pump systems
• A compatible thermostat, programmed with you
• Testing combustion, airflow and safety controls, then cleanup

Timing, permits and financing

Many replacements are completed in a day, and longer jobs come with a schedule before we start. We handle permits. Financing is available for residential and commercial projects, and you can see options on our financing page. If you are not sure whether your current system needs replacing, start with a tune-up in Hermitage.

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