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Heating & cooling in Winchester, Wilmington & Norfolk

Heat pump installation that can lower your energy bill.

One system for heating and cooling, sized for your home. We replace old heat pumps, AC systems and furnaces with high-efficiency heat pumps, with a free in-home estimate and a written price.

Available in: Winchester & Wilmington, and Norfolk from January 2027

New packaged heat pump and split system after a heat pump installation
Heat pump installation

“Our heat pump is 20 years old and the bills keep climbing.”

That's when a new one pays for itself fastest. Efficiency has come a long way.

Heat pump installation covers removing the old system, setting the new outdoor unit and air handler, connecting the refrigerant lines, drain and controls, and testing it in heating and cooling. We size the system for your home and climate, rather than copying what was there.

A heat pump moves heat instead of making it, so it uses far less electricity than resistance heat. Today's high-efficiency models also handle cold weather much better than older units. For colder Winchester winters, we can pair a heat pump with a gas furnace as a dual-fuel system.

Every install is done to code and to the manufacturer's specifications by trained, licensed technicians, with a 1-year warranty on the installation and the manufacturer's equipment warranty on top.

  • High heating and cooling billsHigher efficiency helps most
  • Costly repair on an older unitCompare repair vs. new
  • Backup heat running all winterUndersized or worn out
  • Replacing an AC and furnaceOne system, or dual fuel
  • Room without ductworkDuctless mini-split →
Your options

Heat pump, furnace or dual fuel?

Which suits you depends on your climate, your fuel and the ductwork you already have.

Heat pump

All-electric heating and cooling

One system for both seasons, and very efficient through mild winters on the coast. Today's models keep working in much colder weather than older ones.

Dual fuel

Heat pump plus furnace

The heat pump runs most of the year, and a gas furnace takes over in deep cold. A strong fit for Winchester winters.

No ductwork

Ductless mini-splits

Heat pump comfort for additions, older homes and rooms the ducts don't reach.

Ductless mini-splits →

How the visit goes

What happens on install day

The same steps on every visit, so you always know what's next.

  1. Free in-home estimate

    We look at the home, the ductwork and the old system, and ask how you use it.

  2. Your options

    Good, better and best, with running costs explained in plain English.

  3. You approve

    A written price, signed before any work starts. Financing on jobs of $500 or more.

  4. Install day

    Old equipment out, new system in, connected and tested. Floors protected.

  5. Start-up and walkthrough

    We check airflow and temperatures, set the thermostat and show you how it works.

  6. Paperwork in hand

    Photos and warranty details come with your invoice.

How pricing works

Know the price before you commit.

Free in-home estimate, then a written price you sign before we start.

Financing on jobs of $500 or more
  1. Free estimateIn-home estimates on new systems cost nothing.
  2. Good, better, bestSide-by-side options with what each costs to run.
  3. You approveA written price, signed before we start.
  4. Pay your wayCash, card or Wisetack financing on $500 or more.
Your choices

Standard, or high efficiency?

Your technician explains what each option costs to buy and to run, side by side.

New outdoor heat pump unit installed beside a house
Straight swap

Matched heat pump system

A new outdoor unit with a matched air handler, so it runs at its rated efficiency.

Most replacements are done in a day.

Technician installing a new air handler in an attic
Upgrade

High-efficiency or variable speed

Variable-speed heat pumps run longer at lower speed: quieter, more even and better at pulling humidity out of the air.

The biggest savings come from replacing a very old system.

What affects the price

  • The size of the home and the heating it needs
  • Efficiency rating and brand
  • Ductwork, electrical or drain changes
  • Whether you keep or add a furnace
Brands

Heat pump brands we install

GoodmanDaikinAmerican StandardRuudHeil

We'll compare efficiency, warranty and price, and recommend what suits your home.

New system reviews

New heat pumps, installed right

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3,066 Google reviews · 3 branches
New packaged heat pump installed beside a house
From our Winchester team
We replaced a 25-year-old heat pump with a new high-efficiency heat pump, and the homeowners called in to tell us how much their energy bill had changed.
Erich, HVAC manager, Winchester
162

Google reviews mention our heating and cooling work.

93% of them are five-star.

Thinking about a new heat pump?

Book a free in-home estimate. You'll get your options and a written price before we start.

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Heat pump installation FAQs

Questions about a new heat pump

Cost, cold weather and what's involved.

How much does heat pump installation cost? +

It depends on the size of the home, the efficiency and brand, and whether the air handler, ductwork or electrical need changes. In-home estimates are free, and you get a written price before any work starts. Financing is available on jobs of $500 or more.

Is a heat pump cheaper to run than a furnace? +

Often, yes, especially compared with electric resistance heat or propane. Against natural gas it depends on local rates and how cold it gets. In colder areas, a dual-fuel system uses whichever is cheaper at the time.

What is involved in installing a heat pump? +

Removing the old equipment, setting the outdoor unit and air handler, running or reusing refrigerant lines, connecting the drain, controls and power, then testing and charging the system and walking you through the thermostat.

Can I install a heat pump myself? +

It's a job for a licensed technician. Refrigerant handling requires EPA certification, the electrical and drain work must meet code, and manufacturers expect professional installation to honor their warranties.

What warranty comes with a new heat pump? +

Every new system is installed to code and to the manufacturer's specifications by trained, licensed technicians, and the installation is covered for one year. Manufacturer equipment warranties pass through to you, and some brands extend their parts warranty when the equipment is registered.

Can I finance a new system? +

Yes. Financing is available through Wisetack on jobs of $500 or more, and AC and heat pump replacements are among the jobs our customers finance most. You can check your options from home in a couple of minutes. All financing is subject to credit approval.

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