A heat pump moves heat rather than burning fuel to make it, which is why the same box that cools your Aurora home in July also heats it in November. The question in northern Illinois is what happens when the temperature really drops, and that is where the configuration matters.
Youngren's Heating & Cooling installs and services all three arrangements used in Fox Valley homes, so we can tell you which one actually suits your house instead of selling you the only one we stock.
Start with the service that matches your situation, or call and describe the symptoms.
Ice on the outdoor coil, a unit stuck in defrost, poor heating in cold weather, a reversing valve that will not switch, or a system running constantly. We diagnose it properly rather than just topping up refrigerant.
Includes the twice-yearly maintenance a heat pump actually needs.
Standard split systems, dual-fuel pairings with a gas furnace, and geothermal ground-source systems. Armstrong and Bryant equipment, sized and commissioned by our own technicians.
Replacements and first-time heat pump conversions both handled here.
Because a heat pump works in both seasons, it benefits more than most equipment from a plan. Ours cover the annual tune-up, priority scheduling and discounts on repairs and parts.
Essential and Premium options available.
The right choice depends on your existing ductwork, your lot, and how you want the system to behave in a deep freeze.
For homes that already have ductwork:
Built for Aurora's cold winters:
Ground-source heat exchange:
Some frost is normal in heating mode, a solid block of ice is not. That points to a defrost control, sensor or airflow fault. Book heat pump repair.
An air-source heat pump loses capacity as temperatures drop. A dual-fuel setup with a gas furnace backup is the usual fix in this climate.
Then a ducted heat pump is the wrong tool. A ductless mini-split is a heat pump too, just one that skips the duct system entirely.
Often the system has locked into backup electric heat. Worth a diagnostic visit before you assume the equipment is failing.
Save on comfort with seasonal HVAC specials and manufacturer rebates from Youngren’s. Whether you're installing a new system or scheduling service, we help you take advantage of available discounts and energy-efficiency incentives. Check back often for the latest offers on heating, cooling, and indoor air quality solutions.
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You may qualify for rebates through Nicor Gas, ComEd, or the Sheet Metal Workers Union when you upgrade your heating or cooling system. Contact Youngren’s today to learn what savings you’re eligible for!
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We proudly serve Aurora, IL, and nearby communities, including:
If you're looking for expert HVAC services in Aurora or any of these areas, contact Youngren's Heating & Cooling today!
Don't worry! While we've listed our primary service areas like Aurora and Naperville, we often serve surrounding communities in the Fox Valley Area as well.
View All Service AreasYes, provided the system is set up for the climate. Standard split systems include backup heating elements in the indoor air handler for extreme cold days. For Aurora's coldest stretches many homeowners choose a hybrid dual-fuel system, which pairs the heat pump with a gas furnace backup and switches automatically to whichever source is more efficient at the time.
Twice a year, unlike a furnace or air conditioner. Because a heat pump runs in both heating and cooling mode it accumulates roughly double the runtime, so we recommend a cooling-mode service in spring and a heating-mode service in fall. Our maintenance plans are built around that schedule.
A light layer of frost in heating mode is normal, and the defrost cycle clears it on its own. A thick sheet of ice that does not melt, or a unit that never appears to run a defrost cycle, points to a defrost control, sensor or airflow problem and should be diagnosed before it damages the compressor.
As an Armstrong ProTeam Partner and Bryant Dealer we install Armstrong and Bryant heat pumps for Aurora homes. Our NATE-certified technicians repair and maintain other major brands as well, so you are not limited to systems we sold you originally.
Youngren's Heating & Cooling installs and services heat pumps throughout Aurora and the surrounding communities, including:
Repair, seasonal maintenance or a replacement consultation, Youngren's Heating & Cooling can help you get the most out of a system that has to perform in both seasons. Call or send a message to book a visit.
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