Adding a heat pump to an existing furnace sounds simple until the furnace is lying on its side in a crawl space. That was the starting point for this Ste. Geneviève installation, and it shaped most of the work our crew did.
We installed a new evaporator coil on the horizontal furnace and built the sheet metal transitions needed to make it fit the ductwork. Outside, we prepared the ground with gravel, an equipment pad and a stand before setting the new 36,000 BTU heat pump condenser. The refrigerant line run was short, roughly 10 to 15 feet, and we insulated the new lines and sealed every exterior penetration. A condensate pump was added and connected to drainage so the coil drains cleanly.
The electrical panel in this home was already full, so an electrician worked alongside us to repurpose an existing circuit for the heat pump, with a proper disconnect and wiring.
The result is one system that heats and cools, using the furnace the homeowner already owns as its backup. If you are weighing a similar upgrade, our heating installation team is happy to look at your setup and explain the options.