To save money consider Heat Pump Air Conditioners in this era of spiraling energy costs of about 17% per year.  With the hybrid heating options of a new installation you not only will combat the fuel increases, certain federal tax credits available will help you pay for the system.

First of all heat pump systems are more efficient in climate areas considered as having moderate heating and cooling needs.  This puts us exactly in this category where we are in the DC area of the country.

Information directly from the U.S. Department of Energy explains how a hybrid heating system performs.  Heat pumps use electricity to move heat from a cool space into a warm area, making the cool space cooler and the warm space warmer.

How a Heat Pump Works:

During the heating season, heat pumps move heat from the cool outdoors into your warm house; during the cooling season, heat pumps move heat from your cool house into the warm outdoors.

Heat pumps can provide up to 4 times the amount of energy then what they consume.  This effectively can trim as much as 30% to 40% from your heating and cooling electric consumption.

There are two basic types of heat pump systems, the air source heat pump which works fine in this climate, however might not be as efficient in the extremely cold areas such as the north east.  The second type, and considered more efficient, is known as the geothermal heat pumps (ground-source or water-source,) which transfer heat between your house and the ground or a nearby water source.

You should contact one of the specialists at John C. Flood, Inc. to determine which of these two types of heat pump and air conditioning combination units would work best for your home or business.  The Flood team will also have a chart that they can show you as to the amount of tax credits you will receive with the installation of a new hybrid system.

Staying warm this winter is possible in DC.  Home heating systems need to be serviced now before the mercury drops too low. A properly working furnace will not only keep you and your loved ones warm this winter, but it will not drain your wallet with excessively high bills.

No matter if you live in a new home with a heat pump or a gas furnace, this company has the expertise to make your unit work at peak efficiency. For those of you that live in older homes with boilers and radiators you need not worry, this company has been around since those types of heating units were the new thing on the market. John C. Flood, Inc, has been servicing and maintaining them for over 100 years.

This is the advantage of having a company that has been service DC, Maryland and Virginia residents for over a century.  They have seen the area evolve and have been a part of it. Chances are they have either installed your old system or maintained it at some point in the past 100 years. They have worked on your type of heating system before. This is when experience will save you money by having worked on every possible type of system before, they know how to repair them properly.

For new home owners, this company has remained updated on the latest heating innovations including the green tax credits for the installation of the “Energy Star” power saving green technologies.  These units will not only save you money at tax time, but every month also on your energy bills while reducing your carbon foot print.

If your home heating system is still covered by a warranty, J.C. Flood, Inc, is an authorized dealer for sales and repairs of top brands like Honeywell, Bryant, Carrier, Burnham and A.O. Smith.  Their experience is not limited to only these brands. This is when being a dependable business since the early 1900’s is most beneficial, nothing is new or of a configuration that they have not seen before.

Washington, DC Home heating systems that have been installed in any home are what they are familiar with.  They know what you need to heat your home safely and the most efficiently.  Check out the main website for more details and to schedule your maintenance program.