Heat Pumps
A Smart Heating & Cooling Solution for California Homes
Heat pumps are becoming one of the most popular HVAC options for California homeowners and for good reason. They provide both heating and cooling in one energy-efficient system, making them ideal for our mild winters and warm summers. At All About Air, we help homeowners choose and install heat pump systems that deliver year-round comfort, lower energy costs, and reliable performance.
What Is a Heat Pump and How Does It Work?
A heat pump is an all-electric heating and cooling system that moves heat instead of generating it. In the summer, it works like an air conditioner by removing heat from inside your home and releasing it outdoors. In the winter, the system reverses direction and pulls heat from the outdoor air, even on cold days, and transfers it indoors.
Because heat pumps transfer heat rather than burn fuel, they are one of the most energy-efficient HVAC systems available today.
Benefits of Installaing a Heat Pump
- High Energy Efficiency: Heat pumps use electricity to move heat rather than generate it, making them significantly more efficient than traditional heating systems.
- Potential for Lower Energy Bills: By efficiently handling both heating and cooling, heat pumps can reduce long-term utility costs.
- Consistent Indoor Comfort: Heat pumps provide steady airflow, helping to eliminate hot and cold spots throughout your home.
- Quiet Operation: Modern heat pumps are designed to run quietly, improving indoor comfort without disruptive noise.
- One System for Heating and Cooling: A single system replaces the need for separate heating and cooling equipment.
- Long Lifespan: With proper maintenance, heat pumps can last as long as or longer than traditional HVAC systems.
Difference Between a Heat Pump and an Air Conditioner
While heat pumps and air conditioners share similar components, they work differently.
An air conditioner only cools your home. It removes heat from indoor air and releases it outside. To heat your home, a traditional AC system must be paired with a furnace.
A heat pump does both. It cools your home in the summer and heats it in the winter using the same system. This dual functionality makes heat pumps a popular alternative to traditional furnace and AC setups.
Explore Our Heat Pump Options!
Legacy™ Air Handler Crossover Unit
Model 45MUAA
The Bryant Legacy™ 45MUAA air handler offers exceptional flexibility and quiet comfort for heat pump systems. Designed for both new installations and furnace replacements, this multi poise unit installs in upflow, downflow, or horizontal positions to fit your home with ease.
A variable speed ECM motor delivers smooth, consistent airflow while operating at ultra quiet sound levels. When paired with compatible Bryant crossover heat pumps, the 45MUAA provides reliable heating and cooling performance, even in extreme temperatures.
• Multi poise installation for maximum flexibility
• Variable speed motor for quieter, more even comfort
• Extremely quiet indoor operation
• Compatible with Bryant 37MURA and 37MUHA systems
• Supports Puron Advance™ refrigerant for lower environmental impact
• Optional electric heat packages available
• 10 year parts limited warranty with registration
Legacy™ Line Ductless Heat Pump
Model 37MHRAQ
The Bryant Legacy™ Line 37MHRAQ ductless heat pump delivers efficient, quiet comfort for spaces where traditional ductwork isn’t an option. Its compact design makes it ideal for room additions, garages, and converted spaces while helping reduce energy costs.
With variable speed inverter technology, this system provides fast, consistent heating and cooling with outdoor sound levels as low as 52.5 decibels.
• Up to 22.4 SEER2 cooling efficiency
• Up to 9.4 HSPF2 heating efficiency
• Compact, space saving outdoor unit
• Extremely quiet operation
• ENERGY STAR® qualified select sizes
• Uses Puron Advance™ refrigerant
• 10 year parts and compressor limited warranties with registration
