Heat Pump Services in Orem, UT

Comfortable, Energy-Efficient Homes in Every Orem Season

Among the many innovations in the heating and cooling industry, heat pumps are among the most helpful to homeowners and business owners alike. This is because these energy-efficient systems allow you to heat and cool your entire property simultaneously, depending on the season. To learn how you can save money with a highly effective HVAC unit, talk to Authority Heating & Cooling about our heat pump services.

When we install a new system, we take time to look at the size of your home, your existing equipment, and your energy goals so the equipment is properly matched rather than just swapped out. In the Orem area, where summer days can be hot and winter nights are often cold and dry, choosing the right capacity and layout helps your system run more efficiently and keeps rooms more comfortable. We can also review how your insulation, ductwork, and local building codes in Utah County may affect performance so you have a clear picture of what to expect before moving forward.

How A Heat Pump System Works

Many people have furnaces and traditional ductwork systems already installed in their homes and businesses, but not everyone is aware of what a heat pump is or how it works. If your home already has a furnace installed, a heat pump may be a great option to replace your current AC, and it will work in tandem with your gas furnace to maximize efficiency for both heating and cooling.

A heat pump does not create heat and force it throughout the house as traditional furnaces do. Instead, a heat pump simply moves the hot air already present in the environment. Even if you aren’t aware of it, there are constant currents of both warm and cool temperatures moving through your home. These currents must be transferred for you to experience a temperature change.  Simply put, during the winter, warm air is captured from the outside air using refrigerant, while in the summer, warm air is moved out of the house.

Because the same equipment can both heat and cool, routine heat pump service is important to ensure the reversing valve, refrigerant levels, and electrical components operate correctly year-round. Our team can explain how defrost cycles work during colder Orem mornings, what sounds are normal, and which performance changes might signal it is time to schedule a visit. By understanding the basics of how the system moves heat rather than generating it, you can make better decisions about thermostat settings, filter changes, and maintenance timing.

Why Investing in a Heat Pump Will Benefit You

Although heat pumps are not as effective in extremely cold climates, such as Alaska, they are perfect for a Southwest climate like that in Utah. This is because there is always some warm air left over that can be moved around.

In addition to being readily available, however, heat pumps have many other benefits, including:

• Lower running costs since heat pumps are not forced to actually “make” warm air through combustion
• Reduced production of carbon emissions, which is better for the environment
• Switches back and forth between gas furnace and heat pump for maximum efficiency
• Uses electricity and reduces and/or eliminates the cost of heating for homes with solar panels

Many homeowners in and around Orem are also considering high-efficiency options when planning renovations or new construction, and a properly selected system can support those goals. We can review potential energy savings, comfort improvements, and how incentives may apply to your project so you can compare a heat pump to a traditional furnace and air conditioner. If you are interested in using cleaner electricity from the grid or from rooftop solar, we can talk through what that could look like for your household over the life of the equipment.

Heat Pump Maintenance And Service

Once your system is installed, regular maintenance is one of the best ways to protect your investment and avoid inconvenient breakdowns. During a scheduled visit, we typically inspect electrical connections, test safety controls, clean indoor and outdoor coils as needed, and check airflow to see if ducts or filters are restricting performance. In a climate like Orem's, where summers can be hot and winters can bring freezing nights along the Wasatch Front, these routine checks help your equipment better handle the temperature swings.

We can also set up a maintenance plan that reminds you when it is time for service, so you do not have to track dates or guess when your system was last inspected. During these appointments, we take time to answer questions about your thermostat settings, energy use, and any rooms that feel warmer or cooler than others. By approaching maintenance as a partnership rather than a one-time visit, we help you achieve more consistent comfort, plan for future upgrades, and make informed decisions about repairs versus replacement as your system ages.