A1 Heat Pumps
Top-of-the-line Heating Equipment
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A1 Heat Pumps is Waldo County’s premier Heat Pump installation contractor specializing in transitioning homes to sustainable and efficient heating and cooling solutions.
Based out of Belfast, A1 Heat Pumps is a mission-driven company focused on reliable, cost-effective heating and cooling options.
Contact us today to talk to a specialist about your service needs!
Stuck with an old and ugly radiator?
You’re at the right place, we can help!
Tired of always wrapping up first thing in the morning?
A1 Heat Pumps can help you keep your home at the perfect temperature all year round.
Tired of the summer heat that never ends?
Not only can we help you achieve the perfect temperature, but we can also help you obtain all available rebates and tax credits!
Money-saving options
We specialize in Energy Star equipment which qualifies for up to $2,800 in rebates!
Ask about tax credits and our low-interest financing options to start saving your money today!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a heat pump?
A heat pump is a standalone, two-component appliance that uses refrigeration technology and electricity to provide heating and cooling for homes, businesses, and other applications. A heat pump has two components – a condenser unit that most often sits outside of a home that produces the heating or cooling, and an indoor unit that typically sits on a wall and passes hot or cool air into the home. Heat pumps offer extraordinarily high-efficiency rates, as well as the opportunity to provide heating and cooling without needing ductwork in the home; because ductwork is not required, you may hear heat pumps referred to as “ductless.”
How does a heat pump work?
To provide heat, a heat pump works by extracting heat from the air outside of your home and transferring it to refrigeration coolant – the coolant is then compressed, which increases the temperature significantly; the coolant is then moved to the indoor unit of the heat pump, which then passes air over the hot coolant, increasing its temperature to accommodate the thermostatic call for heat inside the home.
What is the benefit of having a heat pump?
Because a heat pump only uses electricity for power rather than for the generation of heat, it offers a remarkably high-efficiency rate. When using traditional resistive electric heat – such as electric baseboard or space heaters, for instance – the amount of heat generated is proportional to the amount of electricity used; because of this, heat pumps are capable of providing more than 3 units of heat for every one unit of electricity used for efficiency rates over 300%. With Maine’s average winter temperatures of 37 degrees, the seasonal efficiency rate is right around 285%!
How does a heat pump affect my heating/electricity bills?
For a typical household that uses 800 gallons of oil per year, a heat pump can reduce the amount of oil used by 300 gallons. If oil costs $2.75 per gallon, the price per million BTU (British Thermal Units, the standard measure of heat in the US) would be $28.06. To get the same amount of heat, 1 million BTU, from a heat pump with the current standard electric rate of 14.5 cents per kilowatt-hour, it would cost you $14.71. In other words, heating your home with a heat pump is equivalent to heating your home with oil for $1.44 per gallon, or for 48% less. Plus, heat pumps will help in this way to reduce your home’s carbon footprint.