How each one works
A furnace burns gas (or uses electric elements) to make heat. A heat pump moves heat from outside air into the house — the same refrigeration cycle as your AC, run in reverse.
Low desert: heat pump wins
In Phoenix, Tucson, Yuma and Maricopa, winter lows rarely drop below the range where heat pumps lose efficiency. A heat pump handles both seasons with one outdoor unit. Learn about heat pump repair and installation.
High country: consider a furnace or dual fuel
Flagstaff, Show Low, Prescott and the White Mountains see extended freezes. A gas furnace or a dual-fuel system (heat pump with furnace backup) keeps heating costs down. See furnace installation.
Maintenance differences
Heat pumps need two tune-ups a year because they run year-round. Furnaces need a fall check. Our maintenance plans cover both.
Talk to us
We install and service both across Arizona. Call (855) 459-5498 for a sizing visit.
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