New Heat Pump, NRG System or Both?
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For Arizona Residents
If you have found
this site you are
ready to make a very important decision affecting:
Here at Horizon,
our focus is not
just selling you a new heat pump, but the reduction of energy
consumption in your home. Many folks are ready to purchase a new heat
pump from fears power bills are rising. While this is true, just
changing the heat pump may be a disappointment. Envision this:
your home is a boat with a hole in it. Do you buy a more
efficient pump or fix the hole in the boat? The answer is obvious
and this is our focus, changing the direction of heat into or out of
your home using our patented Thermal Control Membrane product and a
German attic fan. In doing this we typically reduce the size of
your
existing unit as you won't be needing that much capacity for
comfort.
Most homes
we evaluate have many
existing problems that
will cause your new heat pump to run longer, wear out faster and run
less efficient than it should. We have been refining our NRG
SystemŽ since 1981 and can apply what we have learned to your
home.
Rather than give away this knowledge to our competitors, we prefer to
meet with you at your home, define your specific needs, identify the
existing problems and offer cost effective solutions. Digital
photos are taken and archived in our growing library inspections.
Below is a
photographic representation of the heat pump change. Best to
start with an in home energy audit. Click here to email us with your
contact info so we can schedule
your appointment.




This design increases overall efficiency, delivers colder, cleaner air. What you see here at the left is a galvanized steel, high quality adjustable roof jack this is less likely to leak water and does not allow room below the unit for pigeons to make nests.
One important benefit of this type of installation is the ability for the installer to visually inspect the mating of the unit to the jack when the crane lowers it onto the roof. ZERO duct leakage can be insured with this type of installation.

Other valley
HVAC companies that do offer
a down draft
configuration opt for a less expensive steel stand combined with a
duct drop as seen here. This is not as efficient as our full down
draft jack, is a haven for
pigeons and more prone to water leaks.
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This custom fabricated
adjustable down draft roof curb securely mounts the new heat pump to
the roof.
The ducts are below and
insulated from the hot
sun. The wide flange and inside drip guards
means it will never leak water (never had one leak yet)
Being enclosed prevents unwanted pests
from nesting or living under the unit.
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Pictures of a recent
install (12/4/06): Click for Before Picture
Click for During Picture
The finished
installation.
Efficient,
quiet, leak proof and delivering quality, fiberglass free air.
Email us for an
estimate and a home energy audit and heat pump replacement
Changing the
heat pump to a more efficient model makes "cents". But how much
will you really be saving if the ducts are leaking, the attic is
superheated (lack of venting)
FLAT ROOFS
Before: inefficient 30 year old unit, leaky elbow, exposed wiring (2.5 ton Gas Pack)
After: Down draft install is efficient, healthy and quiet. Why would you want it installed any other way?
Email us for an estimate and a home energy audit.
Frequently asked questions:
"Why don't
other companies install heat pumps like this?"
It costs more and requires additional
labor to install.
"Does it take
longer to install than other systems?"
Yes, but doing anything right the
first time typically requires more time and money. Typically the
total
change out
is done with two man crew starting at 6 am and turning on the new unit
at noon.
"Is all the
ductwork changed in the attic?"
No, only the ducts
between the roof and the main ducts. The existing steel ductwork
is inspected and if
deemed necessary, arranged to be cleaned by our associate duct cleaning
company. This is important
in older homes as the increased velocity from our redesigned duct
sizing and the down draft configuration
delivers more air.
"What else is
included in the installation?"
All ducts joints are checked for leaks and
sealed if needed a new service disconnect is
installed with
each system return grill is checked for noise (new units
move much more air)
balancing of air ducts to ensure maximum
performance check utility rate and suggest options
removal of existing equipment commitment to doing the job right the
first
time.
"Do
I need more attic venting?"
Attic venting in most homes we have inspected in the valley are
grossly under vented and are
solar ovens. This greatly reduces the overall efficiency of your
new heat pump, increases the load
and decreases the life of the unit. Our venting web site
illustrates what we have found in homes
like yours and what we have developed to overcome existing
anomalies. Click
here to be whisked
through cyberspace and visit our venting web page.
"What does it cost?"
All
the pricing for new heat pumps are listed below. No sales
commissions! Order here!
Given the choice, wouldn't you want
the
most efficient installation?
Most people would but are not given the
option.
TESTIMONIALS (this is typical of our customers and how we install new heat pumps)
"When
we were in the market for a new heat pump, we were initially looking to
save
money on electrical costs. Our existing problems included a
kitchen that
would not cool and a front bedroom that was always hot. We got
bids from
several A/C contractors and all of them recommended we upgrade from a
3.5 ton
unit to a 4 ton unit to gain more cooing capacity.
Then we got an energy audit
from Horizon
Energy Systems. Our home was inspected not just for a new unit
but
also for existing problems. The NRG audit revealed our attic
ventilation was not
adequate,
the ducts in the attic were leaking, there was insulation missing over
the
kitchen and the front bedroom. All the soffit vents were completely
plugged with insulation.
Brad Lindsay from Horizon and his energy auditors outlined the existing
problems
and made the common sense improvements like Radiant Barrier Chips to
reduce the
heat load, increased attic venting and fixing the leaking
ductwork.
We not only ended up saving
electricity,
our house is more comfortable as well. Horizon installed a smaller 3
ton heat
pump, added the RBS Chips and venting and installed the new heat pump
in a
downdraft configuration instead of the side draft using an elbow.
We are
using far less electricity and our house is much more comfortable than
ever
before.
I highly recommend Horizon Energy Systems and the products and services
they
provide."
Will Klemovage, Phoenix Arizona
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Our home
was hard to cool, the heat pump ran continuously during triple digit
days and the house was always uncomfortable.
While shopping for a new heat pump, every contractor we talked to
suggested increasing the capacity from a 3 ton to a 3.5 ton. That was
until we got a quote from Horizon Energy Systems. They suggested
going to a smaller unit (2.5 ton), and installing Thermal Control
Membrane in the attic with a German fan exhauster. This energy
package was a bit more expensive than our highest bid but it made
sense. We had this work done and our home is more comfortable
(winter and summer), the unit stays off longer than it runs and our APS
bill has dropped by 50% from last year as shown on our APS bill!
One reason is being able to take advantage of the off peak power as
suggested by Horizon Energy Systems. If you are considering a new
system this is the way to go. Obvious is the performance as
we now have a smaller unit and the house is much more comfortable.
We are really happy with the professional installation, follow up and
support. On a ending note, I had installed a new thermostat which
has a timer on it. I wired it wrong and when it came time to use
the heat only the fan would run.
With a measured outside temperature in the morning last week of 34F the
house stayed at 68F USING NO HEAT for days on end. The Thermal
Control Membrane in the attic is just an amazing product! We
called Horizon to fix the thermostat and even though is was not related
to the heat pump installation they re-wired at no charge! Thank
you!
Evan
M. Phoenix, AZ
For a quote on one of our energy
systems, email us with your contact information so
free estimate and a complete home energy
audit. It just makes cents.
Pricing for
down draft and Rheem 13 SEER unit. Prices based on single
story homes, no
cooler ducts attached to main ducts, remove existing unit, pitched or
flat
roof (without foam):
2 ton: $3950
2.5 ton: $4410
3 ton: $4833
3.5ton: $4995
4 ton: $5465
5 ton: $5745
The prices listed
above are for a Rheem 13 SEER package rooftop unit (RQNAB Convertible
Series) in a down
draft configuration. Other brands, models and split systems
available and vary
slightly in price.
CONVENIENCE
Many of our customers are not home when the work is being done.
All the work in the attic can be accessed from the roof so we don't
need to get into the home until 4:30 or 5pm to check the thermostat for
operation.
(pricing may vary
slightly due to existing evaporative cooler ducting, removing coolers,
wiring or existing
problems. trades
considered).
We are competitive and do more
work because we are efficient. This is one
investment that you want done right the first time. We do more
than change your A/C or heat pump, we are dedicated to your keeping
your home comfortable and lowering
your utility bill.
For
the new Rheem 14 SEER unit, add $410 to the prices above. This
unit has earth friendly R-410a Freon.
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email for a free estimate.
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