Heat Pumps vs. Traditional AC Units

Heat Pumps or Traditional AC?

Heat pumps and conventional air conditioners each offer unique benefits. If you’re debating which option is best for your home, budget and lifestyle, Holt Plumbing & Heating, Inc. is here to help. Family owned and operated, we’ve provided installation and service of both heat pumps and central air conditioners for 77 years. We are an authorized Ruud Pro Partner and offer state-of-the-art systems that take efficiency, comfort and innovation to the highest level.

Heat Pump Benefits

The biggest advantage of a heat pump is the combination of heating and cooling capacity. In cooling mode, the unit pulls heat from the living space and delivers it outside. In heating mode, operation reverses, drawing from ambient heat available in the outdoor air. The process is wonderfully energy efficient, environmentally responsible, clean and quiet. The system runs on electricity, avoiding the combustion process and associated byproducts.

Heat Pumps in Cooling Mode

A central air conditioner and heat pump operate identically in cooling mode. Both systems create a cooling effect by removing heat from the air by way of refrigeration. An air conditioner cannot reverse direction to provide heating. However, this option offers quick and effective cooling for larger homes and works to filter air contaminants. The initial purchase and installation is less expensive than a heat pump but running costs are normally higher.

Expert AC Service From Holt Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

Reach out to Holt Plumbing & Heating, Inc. to learn more about different models, features and opportunities to improve comfort. Our NATE-certified technicians handle expert installation throughout West Des Moines, Des Moines, Clive, Urbandale, Norwalk, and Johnston, IA. With accurate estimates, strict timelines of completion and exacting standards of products and workmanship, we achieve unequaled results.

Happy Friends & Neighbors
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"I highly recommend Holt! I needed my water heater replaced, and they came out and took the time to discuss all of my options and to make sure that I fully understood everything about the project. They did quality work, with all of the plumbing in traditional copper. That was important to me because I didn't want any of that PEX in my home! My entire basement looks cleaner and tidier because of the work they did! I was also very impressed that they didn't talk down to me as a woman. I like to do my own appliance maintenance and repairs when possible, and they respected my desire to understand everything about the installation and the prospective maintenance into the future."

Karen

"Holt heating and air conditioning installed our heating and air conditioning system and now we have the maintenance program with them. All the different people we'd have had out to do the semi annual maintenance have been courteous and professional in there attire and speaking to us. I would use them for other services in a heartbeat."

Pam

"Looking for a no fluff, no BS review of Holt? I got you... Over the past 15 years I've been a home owner, We've tried more companies that I could count. Lots of shady businesses out there... We were coming of a brand new HVAC installation just two years ago and the previous company completely botched it. It had problems within a month of installation and they were completely MIA. We ran it as long as we could to try and recoup the some cost, but it was a constant worry. Decided to give Holt a chance and we're so glad we did! Yes, they were more expensive, but it's the classic "you get what you pay for". 100% worth it! It's so hard to find a company that has the perfect mix of quality, punctuality, and honesty and Holt nails it. I genuinely appreciate their level of service and will pay a bit more to have someone I have the utmost confidence in doing the right thing. You should definitely give them a look if you need heating, cooling, or plumbing work."

Michael N.

"We had never heard of Holt Heating and Plumbing until today. We had an emergency and needed service immediately and Holt was available. Israel was our technician and he was amazing! They will have our business for years to come! Thanks Israel and Holt!"

Rhonda

"The best experience you could ever ask for. Nick is very skilled and knowledgeable about his industry. We were in a challenging situation and Holt and Nick were there to help us. Nick is very professional, extremely polite and friendly and very skilled. Thank you all so very much"

Victoria A.

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