Heat Pump Installation for Seattle Homes
Seattle is practically built for heat pumps. Our winters are cool and damp but rarely brutal, and our summers have gotten warm enough that plenty of homeowners who once swore they would never need air conditioning are rethinking that after the 2021 heat dome. A heat pump handles both jobs with one system, moving heat into your home in the winter and out of it in the summer.
At BelRed Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical, we have been installing heating and cooling systems in Puget Sound homes since 1986. Our team provides heat pump installation in Seattle, WA for every kind of home, from Craftsman bungalows in Ravenna and Wedgwood to mid-century ramblers in Lake City and newer townhomes in Ballard and Fremont. We design each system around how your home is built and how your family lives, then install it with the care it deserves.
Heat Pump Systems We Install in Seattle Homes
There is no single right heat pump for every house. Here are the systems we install most often around Seattle.
Ducted Air-Source Heat Pumps
If your home already has ductwork from a furnace, a ducted heat pump can often use it to deliver heating and cooling to every room. Many Seattle homeowners use this route to replace an aging furnace and add cooling at the same time. Learn more about our air-source heat pumps.
Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pumps
Plenty of older Seattle homes were heated with oil, baseboard heaters, or wall units and never had ducts. Ductless mini-splits solve that with a slim outdoor unit and compact indoor heads in the rooms you use most. They also work well for finished attics, basements, additions, and backyard cottages. See how ductless heat pumps improve room-by-room control.
Hybrid Dual-Fuel Systems
Want to keep your gas furnace as a backup? A hybrid system pairs a heat pump with a furnace and switches between them based on outdoor temperature. BelRed was one of the first companies in the Pacific Northwest to pioneer hybrid gas and electric heating and cooling systems, and they remain a great fit for many homes. Read more about dual-fuel systems.
Variable-Speed and Cold-Climate Heat Pumps
Modern variable-speed heat pumps adjust their output in small steps instead of blasting on and off. That means steadier temperatures, quieter operation, and better performance on those rare mornings when Seattle dips into the 20s.
Geothermal Heat Pumps
For the right property, a ground-source heat pump uses the steady temperature of the earth to heat and cool your home. BelRed employs installers accredited by the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA).
Heat Pump Replacement for Aging Systems
Already have a heat pump that is near the end of its life? We handle full heat pump replacement, from removing your old equipment to installing and testing the new system. It may be time to replace your heat pump if:
- It is 12 to 15 years old or older
- It needs repairs every season
- It uses older R-22 refrigerant
- Some rooms never feel comfortable, no matter how you set the thermostat
- It has gotten noticeably louder or less effective
If you are not sure whether to fix or replace, our heat pump repair team will give you an honest assessment first.
