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A heat pump uses electricity to move heat into your home in winter and out in summer, so it provides both heating and cooling. A furnace produces heat using gas, electricity or another fuel and needs a separate air conditioner for cooling. The right choice depends on your home, existing equipment and comfort needs.

Both cool your home by moving heat outside. A heat pump can reverse that process to provide heating, while a standard air conditioner only cools. A central heat pump may replace both your air conditioner and existing heating equipment when the home and system are suitable.

Central heating and cooling distribute air through ducts. A ductless mini-split uses indoor units to heat and cool specific rooms or zones without central ductwork. We review your home’s layout, existing ducts and the areas you want to condition before recommending a system.

A dual-fuel system combines an electric heat pump with a gas furnace. The controls switch between them based on outdoor conditions and system settings. It can be an option for a home with existing gas heat; equipment compatibility and incentive eligibility need to be checked.

Yes, a properly selected heat pump can heat a Portland-area home in cold weather. Heating capacity varies by model and outdoor temperature. We review the home’s heating needs, the equipment’s cold-weather performance and any backup heat needed before recommending a system.

Many homes can switch to an all-electric heat pump, but the ductwork, electrical capacity, equipment location and heating needs must be reviewed. We can compare an all-electric installation with a dual-fuel option and explain the work involved.

Square footage helps us prepare a planning estimate. Final sizing also considers insulation, windows, air leakage, ceiling height, layout and ductwork. We evaluate the home before confirming equipment capacity; a larger system is not automatically a better fit.

Follow the manufacturer’s maintenance schedule. Annual professional maintenance is a common starting point; a system used for both heating and cooling may need seasonal checks. Check filters regularly, and arrange service sooner if airflow, comfort or operation changes.

Qualifying homeowners and landlords may be eligible for Energy Trust of Oregon or Oregon HP3 incentives. Eligibility depends on the property, existing heat source, selected equipment, program requirements and available funding. We review applicable options before including an approved incentive in your proposal.

Compatibility depends on your equipment and wiring. Some inverter and communicating systems need the manufacturer’s controller. We check compatibility, available wiring and your comfort needs before recommending a thermostat.

Start with a correctly sized filter, regular maintenance and clear supply and return vents. We can review filtration and ventilation options for your system. A higher-rated filter must be compatible with the equipment and airflow; an HVAC upgrade does not address every source of indoor air pollution.