Are Heat Pumps Worth It in Virginia?

A heat pump is one system that both heats and cools by moving heat rather than burning fuel. For the Shenandoah Valley climate, that efficiency is why they have become the default choice. Callison installs heat pumps across the county every week.

Do heat pumps work in Virginia winters?

Yes. Virginia winters are moderate compared with the far north, and modern heat pumps hold efficiency well into cold weather. Many valley homes run a heat pump with electric or gas backup heat for the coldest snaps, which is the setup we most often recommend.

The efficiency case

Because a heat pump moves heat instead of generating it, it delivers more heating and cooling per dollar of energy than older systems. One outdoor unit covers the whole year, which also means one system to maintain instead of a separate furnace and AC.

The install is what matters most

A heat pump is only as good as its installation. It has to be sized to your home's load, matched to the right ductwork, and wired on a correctly sized circuit. Because Callison is licensed in both HVAC and electrical, we handle the panel and circuit work a heat pump needs in the same project. Full residential heating and cooling details are on our heating and cooling page.

What about cost?

A heat pump is quoted as a complete installed price that depends on the size and efficiency your home needs. Callison gives free estimates and offers financing so the up-front cost fits your budget.