Heat pump installation and repair in Austin
Central Texas winters are short and mild, which is exactly where a heat pump shines. One outdoor unit cools in summer, heats in winter, and usually costs less to run than a gas furnace and AC combo.
Why Austin homeowners are switching
Lower running costs
A heat pump moves heat rather than making it, so in mild weather it delivers far more heat per dollar than electric resistance heat.
No gas line needed
Great for all-electric homes, additions and garages. Pair it with a small backup heat strip for freeze nights.
Ductless options
Mini-splits cool and heat a single room, garage or addition without running new ducts through the attic.
From your call to a comfortable house
- Ducted heat pumps and ductless mini-splits
- Backup heat sized for hard freezes
- Rebate and eligibility check on every quote
- Repairs on all major brands
Assess the home
We look at your ducts, panel capacity and how you use each room.
Size and quote
A load calculation for both heating and cooling, with backup heat sized for Texas cold snaps.
Install
Usually one day for a ducted swap. Mini-splits depend on the number of rooms.
Tune the controls
We set the thermostat so backup heat only runs when it's really needed.
Will a heat pump keep up in a Texas freeze?
Modern units handle the cold
Today's heat pumps keep heating well below freezing, and cold-climate models go much lower. For the handful of hard-freeze nights Austin sees, a properly sized backup heat strip covers the gap.
The backup heat matters
Backup electric heat is expensive to run, so the trick is a thermostat set up to use it only when the heat pump truly can't keep up. We configure this on every install.
Is a heat pump worth it in Austin?
For most Austin homes, yes. Our winters are mild, so a heat pump runs efficiently almost all year, and it replaces both the AC and the furnace with one outdoor unit.
What's the difference between a heat pump and an AC?
An AC only moves heat out of the house. A heat pump can run in both directions, moving heat out in summer and pulling heat in during winter.
Do heat pumps work during a Texas freeze?
Yes, with reduced capacity in extreme cold. That's what backup heat is for. We size it for the coldest nights Austin realistically sees.
Can you install a mini-split in my garage or addition?
Yes. Ductless mini-splits are a great fit for garages, converted rooms and additions that the main system doesn't reach.
Ready to go heat pump? Let's talk.
Book a visit online or call. You'll hear the diagnostic fee before we come and the price before we start.