Heating & Air Conditioning Services
in San Gabriel Valley & Los Angeles Since 1976!
Heating & Air Conditioning Services
in San Gabriel Valley & Los Angeles Since 1976!
Choosing a new heating system means thinking beyond what is already installed. If your furnace is aging, your air conditioner also needs attention, or you want to explore electric heating, comparing a heat pump with a gas furnace is a useful place to start.
Both options can provide dependable comfort. The better fit depends on your home, existing equipment, installation requirements, and priorities. Here is what San Gabriel Valley homeowners should consider before making a decision.
An air-source heat pump uses electricity and refrigerant to move heat. In heating mode, it transfers heat from outdoor air into your home. In cooling mode, it removes indoor heat, serving as your air conditioning system.
A gas furnace burns natural gas to generate heat, then uses a blower to distribute warm air through ductwork. A furnace provides heating; a separate air conditioner handles cooling.
| Consideration | Heat Pump | Gas Furnace |
|---|---|---|
| Heating method | Transfers heat using electricity | Generates heat by burning natural gas |
| Cooling | Provides heating and cooling | Requires separate air conditioning equipment |
| Distribution | Ducted or ductless configurations | Typically uses ductwork |
| Project considerations | Electrical capacity, equipment matching, placement, and airflow | Gas supply, venting, equipment compatibility, and airflow |
Rather than choosing based on a neighbor’s installation, start with what you want to improve. Are you replacing failed heating equipment, addressing uneven temperatures, or planning an upgrade to both heating and cooling?
A heat pump is worth discussing when you want one system for heating and cooling, prefer electric space heating, or are already planning to replace your air conditioner. Ductless heat pumps can also serve homes or individual spaces where adding ductwork would be difficult.
Explore Connor Air’s heat pump installation services to learn more about planning a system for your home.
If your home already has gas heating, compare the scope of a furnace replacement with a conversion to a heat pump. Ask what each proposal includes and whether existing cooling equipment can remain. A furnace-only project and a complete heating and cooling replacement address different needs, so their prices should be evaluated accordingly.
Connor Air’s furnace installation services include evaluating your home and selecting appropriately sized equipment.
A heat pump’s ability to move heat makes it energy efficient, but that does not guarantee a lower bill than gas heating in every home. Compare projected operating costs using your electricity and natural gas rates, the proposed equipment’s performance, and your household’s usage.
Ask for the assumptions behind any savings estimate. A useful comparison should identify the systems being compared and account for cooling as well as heating. Installation cost and operating cost are separate parts of the decision.
For a home in Temple City, Pasadena, Arcadia, or elsewhere in the San Gabriel Valley, the evaluation should address the building itself: insulation, windows, layout, duct condition, and heating and cooling loads. A city name or square footage alone cannot determine the right equipment.
ENERGY STAR recommends a Manual J load calculation to establish heating and cooling needs. Duct sealing and improvements to insulation or air sealing can also support comfort and system performance.
Before approving a proposal, ask:
Yes. A compatible heat pump and gas furnace can form a dual-fuel system. Controls select the heating source according to the system’s setup. This is another option to discuss when an existing furnace remains in good condition and the air conditioner needs replacement.
Request a separate explanation of equipment compatibility, controls, and the reason for recommending this arrangement.
Connor Air Conditioning & Heating is a family-owned company serving the San Gabriel Valley since 1976. Our team can evaluate your existing system and help you compare replacement options around your home’s needs.
Call (626) 286-3157 to discuss your heating and air conditioning project.
Yes. A properly designed heat pump system provides cooling as well as heating. The proposal should identify the indoor equipment and controls needed for a compatible system.
Not necessarily. Existing ducts need evaluation for condition and airflow. A ductless configuration offers another approach when suitable ducts are unavailable.
Start with an evaluation. Compare the furnace’s condition, upcoming cooling needs, project costs, and your reasons for switching before deciding whether to replace it now.
