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New Heat Pump, NRG System or Both?


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 is how your heat pump on your roof probably looks right now.   Notice the sheet metal elbow on the back?  This type of installation is prone to air and water leaks, gets hot from the sun, is not efficient and puts fiberglass into the air your family is breathing.
While the unit is off, this elbow becomes a solar oven and every time the unit starts up, this superheated air is blown into your home. 




First, we remove the duct elbow which is lined with fiberglass and is a haven for dust and cooties.  All the air that exits from your grills must pass through this elbow which is not filtered and is then delivered into your home.  Further, there is no way to access this area once the elbow is installed to clean it.

Roof elbows are notorious for being a major source of energy wasting air leaks which reduces the performance of the heat pump.  Eliminating this elbow has many benefits but is more work and more costly.  Anything done right the first time typically has a higher cost. 

Once the elbow is off we can remove the existing supply and return ducting between the roof and the main ducts below.  Through experience we have found this ducting to be a source of air leaks and in most cases, uninsulated. 

The existing ducting you see here is completely removed and replaced with energy efficient, clean flex duct which is sealed at the bottom and at the top of the new adjustable roof stand.
 

These are the new insulated, efficient supply and return ducts that replaces what you have now.  In most tract homes, the original ducts are not of sufficient size to adequately move the air and typically we upsize these to insure you new heat pump will be operating at maximum efficiency.
The highly reflective outer duct cover you see here is very resistant to the infrared heat found in Arizona attics.  This means while the unit is off the air inside the ducting stays cooler in the summer and warmer during cold winter nights thus making the entire system more efficient.  Most companies replacing heat pumps do not address these ducts and only change the elbow on the roof and add the new heat pump.  Existing duct leaks and problems in the attic are typically not addressed as it's more work and less profit.



This shows the new ducting sealed into the adjustable roof stand.  Waterproof, no fiberglass to breath, new larger supply and return ducts and no leaks.

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.

  
 



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.

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

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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