There’s nothing better than enjoying total comfort in your home or business when outdoor temperatures start to get uncomfortable. No matter the type of property you own in Anne Arundel County, choosing and maintaining the right heating and cooling system is key to your comfort. When it’s time to update or repair your heat-pump based HVAC system be sure to work with W.L. Staton because we understand your comfort needs.
HEAT PUMP EXPERTS WHO CAN MEET YOUR DEMANDS
Working with trustworthy heating and cooling specialists is the best way to meet your comfort demands. At W.L. Staton Plumbing, Heating and Cooling, we’re proud to provide the best in heat pump installation, maintenance and repair to residential and commercial customers throughout our local area. We’re here to answer all of your HVAC questions and to help you meet your comfort goals.
WORKING WITH OUR TALENTED TEAM
At W.L. Staton Plumbing, Heating and Cooling, we believe that it takes a team to truly meet your comfort demands. That’s why we focus on hiring only the most qualified technicians in our area.
THE HEAT PUMP SERVICES YOU NEED
Meeting your home or business comfort demands means offering a variety of services designed especially for our local area. Whether you need a professional to take care of heat pump installation or indoor air handler repair, we’ve got you covered. We’re proud to offer a stable of heat pump services that truly set us apart from the competition.
HEAT PUMP INSTALLATION
Choosing the right heating and cooling system for your home ensures your comfort no matter how what temperatures are like outside. If it’s time to shop for a new heat pump or to have your current system repaired, it’s essential to work with a reliable, local HVAC company. We’re here to size and install heat pumps and components including:
Pumps for use with central air systems
Pumps for use with ductless systems
Indoor air handlers
Smart thermostats
HEAT PUMP REPAIR & MAINTENANCE
Your home or business’s heat pump represents a significant financial investment. Making the most of your investment means choosing regular maintenance services. Our friendly, highly trained technicians are here to take care of a wide variety of maintenance tasks on your behalf. Leave the hard work to us.
There’s nothing worse than getting into the office only to find that it’s too cold or coming home at the end of the day only to discover that your house is warmer than the hot air outside. If your heat pump has quit working altogether or is no longer performing like it should, it’s essential to call W.L. Staton so we can take care of your heat pump repairs. We’re proud to provide emergency, around-the-clock repair services to ensure that you’re never uncomfortable in your own space.
W.L. Staton Plumbing, Heating and Cooling, we take your comfort personally. No matter your heating and cooling needs, we’re here to help. Call today to schedule an appointment with one of our top-notch technicians.
What is a heat pump?
A heat pump is part of a heating and cooling system and is installed outside your home. Like an air conditioner, it can cool your home, but it’s also capable of providing heat. In cooler months, a heat pump pulls heat from the cold outdoor air and transfers it indoors, and in warmer months, it pulls heat out of indoor air to cool your home. They are powered by electricity and transfer heat using refrigerant to provide comfort all year round. Because they handle both cooling and heating, homeowners may not need to install separate systems to heat their homes. In colder climates, an electric heat strip can be added to the indoor fan coil for additional capabilities. Heat pumps do not burn fossil fuel like furnaces do, making them more environmentally friendly.
HOW DOES A HEAT PUMP COOL AND HEAT?
Heat pumps do not create heat. They redistribute heat from the air or ground and use a refrigerant that circulates between the indoor fan coil (air handler) unit and the outdoor compressor to transfer the heat.
In cooling mode, a heat pump absorbs heat inside your home and releases it outdoors. In heating mode, the heat pump absorbs heat from the ground or outside air (even cold air) and releases it indoors.
WHAT TYPES OF HEAT PUMPS ARE THERE?
The two most common types of heat pumps are air-source and ground-source. Air-source heat pumps transfer heat between indoor air and outdoor air, and are more popular for residential heating and cooling.
Ground-source heat pumps, sometimes called geothermal heat pumps, transfer heat between the air inside your home and the ground outside. These are more expensive to install but are typically more efficient and have a lower operating cost due to the consistency of the ground temperature throughout the year.
WHERE DO HEAT PUMPS WORK BEST?
Heat pumps are more common in milder climates, where the temperature does not typically drop below freezing. In colder regions, they can also be combined with furnaces for energy-efficient heating on all but the coldest days. When the temperature outside drops too low for the heat pump to operate effectively, the system will instead use the furnace to generate heat. This kind of system is often called a dual fuel system – it is very energy efficient and cost effective.
WHAT ARE THE COMPONENTS OF A HEAT PUMP SYSTEM?
Major components of a heat pump system:
Outdoor unit with a coil that acts as a condenser in cooling mode and an evaporator in heating mode
Indoor unit that contains a coil (just like the outdoor unit) and a fan to move the air through your home
Refrigerant that absorbs and releases the heat as it circulates through the system
Compressor that pressurizes the refrigerant
Reversing valve that changes the direction of the refrigerant in the system, to enable the shift between heating and cooling
Expansion valve that regulates the flow of refrigerant through the system
FAQs
Backflows testing and maintenance is important because it helps stop cross contamination which can lead to serious illness or death if the wrong liquid or substance enters the potable water supply system.
Backflows testing and maintenance is important because it helps stop cross contamination which can lead to serious illness or death if the wrong liquid or substance enters the potable water supply system.
Backflows testing and maintenance is important because it helps stop cross contamination which can lead to serious illness or death if the wrong liquid or substance enters the potable water supply system.
Backflows testing and maintenance is important because it helps stop cross contamination which can lead to serious illness or death if the wrong liquid or substance enters the potable water supply system.
