INDUSTRY INSIGHT
UPDATING YOUR AC SYSTEM
A Smarter Way to Heat and Cool Your Home
• Is it time to update your AC?
• Do you want to make your house more comfortable?
• Looking to add AC to a home that doesn’ t have any?
• Do you want more control over your utility bills?
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Summer is quickly approaching, and it’ s time to uncover the air conditioner or lug out the window units. Does reading that sentence remind you of that one room that never cooled off, a loud outdoor unit, or high summer utility costs? This could mean that it may be time to update your AC.
What is a heat pump? It’ s a modern option designed to make your home the most comfortable. Today’ s heat pump systems can handle both heating and cooling in one system, whether your home has ductwork or not. In the summertime, it works by using a refrigerant cycle that pulls the heat out of your house, providing you with cool, consistent comfort.
Heat Pumps offer significant benefits. By switching to a heat pump, you can replace both your furnace and air conditioner, reducing the total number of systems in your home while increasing efficiency. Many households see lower energy use as a result. Ductless systems can make zoning easier, allowing you to better control which areas of the house are conditioned, and when, so you’ re not heating or cooling empty rooms. In operation, you may notice there’ s no sudden“ blast” of hot or cool air. That’ s a feature, as heat pumps deliver steady, even temperatures which create greater consistent comfort with quieter operation.
Is it time to replace the heating and cooling system in your house? Uneven room temperatures, increasing noise, and repairs that keep adding up are all common signs. Planning a replacement is typically less stressful, and usually more cost effective than dealing with an emergency repair. It also gives you more control over the system you choose, rather than what’ s immediately available. Heat pumps aren’ t a risky upgrade; they’ re a well-established next step in modern home comfort.
Let us do the heavy lifting for you. To make switching easier, Duquesne Light Company has partnered with Pearl Edison to launch our Home Concierge program. Many homeowners feel overwhelmed by the process of finding qualified contractors, comparing quotes, and understanding costs. DLC’ s Home Concierge in partnership with Pearl Edison simplifies that experience by connecting customers with trusted, heat pump-specialized contractors and providing clear, upfront pricing and timelines.
Get started in 5 minutes today. Begin with a brief online assessment at the website found at the QR code on this page, which provides an instant estimate. If you choose to move forward, a Pearl Edison advisor visits your home to confirm scope and cost before installation. From there, a trusted contractor completes the work, so you can enjoy quieter, more consistent comfort and lower energy bills.
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