!: When Factoring in Heat Pump Prices, You Should Consider Installation Costs

If you're thinking of purchasing and having installed a new heat pump or split heat pump unit, then there are a few things you need to think about first. The variables involved that affect heat pump prices are the actual heat pump unit, installation cost, and energy costs to run it. When you add the first two variables, the up front cash part of the upgrade or new install, you get the amount you need to come up with right away.

In some cases the actual unit is relatively cheap but the installation is where you will pay out the nose. Installing the unit is not always easy and the work load involved in the process can be tedious. You can purchase a unit four as low as five hundred dollars for a window mounted unit that essentially will take the air outside and convert it into either heat or cool air through a refrigeration or reverse refrigeration type concept. These units are relatively easy to install and inexpensive as well in both regards.

For many, the ductless pump is a good idea, but this is generally done in smaller homes or multiple units installed in different major parts of a bigger home. Economically, this is the best way to go, but not always the most efficient. If you have a home with ducts already built in, you can upgrade from an expensive electrical or gas unit to the pump technology recycling the use of the ducts. They are designed to fit right into the old units spot although installation is not simply plug and play. Installation requires a licensed worker or workers to come in and inspect your homes set up, to retrofit the pump to the ductwork and depending on how many units you need (i.e. for zoned split heat pump installations) the price will factor differently.

It can run as much as twenty five thousand dollars to install a system, usually this is in larger homes with more complex installations and this high a price is not typical. You will need to get an estimate before any work can be done. It would be a good idea to learn about the units available on the market, and to get an estimate for different ones before you hire anyone. Many companies will gladly give you an estimate, some charge others are free. You may choose your unit based on the expense of both heat pump prices and installation considerations, but whatever you do, make sure you've done your homework!