Heat Pumps

Heat pump service.

Panther Heating and Cooling is experienced in the service, repair, and installation of heat pumps in Rock Hill, SC, and its surrounding area. A heat pump is a device that transfers heat from one place to another, from indoors to outdoors or from outdoors to indoors. For homes with no access to natural gas, heat pumps offer an efficient and reliable solution for heating and cooling.

How Do Heat Pumps Work?

In the winter, a heat pump works like a heater, extracting heat energy from outside and transferring it inside. In the summer, the process reverses, and it will remove heat from your home and transfer it outside like an air conditioner. Heat pumps do this so well that many people in warmer climates exclusively rely on a heat pump for year-round comfort. For those living in colder climates, they use electric-powered heat pumps in conjunction with their gas or oil furnace resulting in lower heating costs.

Heat pumps work with a series of coils drawing energy from air, water, or the ground. In this way, they are very environmentally friendly and are the most energy-efficient way to heat and cool your home. Heat pumps also work extremely efficiently, because they simply transfer heat, rather than burn fuel to create it. This makes them a greener alternative to traditional gas or oil furnaces. Though you may think you’re unfamiliar with them, they traditionally heat swimming pools and hot tubs, so you most likely have come in contact with them and not even known it.

Different Types of Heat Pumps

There are three types of heat pumps: air-to-air, water source, and geothermal. As mentioned above, they collect their heat from the air, water, and outside-your-home ground and concentrate it for use. Call Panther Heating and Cooling to discuss the basic differences between these types and which one would work best for you and your home.

Are Heat Pumps Expensive?

Installation costs of heat pumps are higher than with a traditional furnace or air conditioner, but the savings over time in annual energy costs make up for the difference in five to ten years. Performing proper operation and maintenance of your heat pump will also save you money, as you’ll use less energy, thus resulting in less cost. Be sure to ask your HVAC professional for the proper thermostat setting and the indoor pump’s fan operation. Not following the recommended guidelines can inhibit the maximized running of the pump and can degrade the unit itself. Regular maintenance can prevent degradation as well. Consistent filter changing or cleaning is necessary for a well-running heat pump. Seasonal cleaning of coils and fans go a long way in preventing poor energy efficiency that can end up costing you more money. The energy difference between a well-maintained system and a neglected one can be anywhere from 10 to 25 percent.

To determine the appropriate type of heat pump for you, which can be contingent upon the geography and climate around your Rock Hill, SC or surrounding-area home or office space, or to discuss any of these topics, call us today at (803) 327-2700 or Book Online.

Customer Reviews

Tiffani Price Avatar
Tiffani Price
1/31/2023 - Google
We have always been pleased with the quality of service received from Panther. Techs are knowledgeable and friendly. We feel our HVAC service contract is a good value. Twice yearly cleaning keeps our system operating efficiently and reduces the chance of unexpected repair bills.
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Patricia LeClaire
12/11/2022 - Google
Terry was on time, very professional and knowledgeable. He arranged to have a service mgr come to my home to provide an estimate for an updated system in my home. The original unit has been working hard for 15 years, nearing the end of its life span. I appreciated Terry’s knowledge and sound advice. Thank you, Mike and team for all of these years of service to my home. Happy Holidays and looking forward to another 15 years of excellent service!
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Jeannie Marion
11/10/2022 - Google
We have used Panther for all our heating and cooling needs for nearly 30 years - including installing and maintaining humidifiers and dehumidifiers. Technician Bobby Foard usually comes to our house and is always punctual, personable and very knowledgeable. He keeps us informed every step of the way and leaves us with a detailed description of work done. We have also been impressed with the quality of other contractors they work with when needed to complete a job - i.e. plumbers, electricians, mold remediation, etc. In short, I would highly recommend Panther!!
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Kim Hajas
10/27/2022 - Google
Panther installed my whole house system 3 years ago. I had annual service yesterday, and Brett did a thorough job and was very professional. During the service, it came to our attention the unit had pulled away from the house creating a gap. Panther immediately sent out their install team to correct the problem.

Edgar and Enrique serviced the call and did an excellent job, even better than I had hoped. They replaced the metalwork and neatly caulked with care and precision. Panther is the team you want when it comes to HVAC and their team members make it a pleasure.
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Mandy McMehan
10/14/2022 - Google
BEST EXPERIENCE!! These people are amazing! I could list every attribute that makes them a true GIFT to the Rock Hill area but just trust me - you can't go wrong with this team! Thank you to every point of contact I had as you cared for my many needs! This is Ben, C.B., and Justin - true professionals with expertise and real kindness. You guys obviously have a great bossman and mentor! My heart is warm....thank you ALL!!
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Mike Skube
8/31/2022 - Google
Bobby Foard has been our technician with Panther for the past several years. He has done or overseen many repairs and installation of our equipment. He is very experienced, keeps up with the latest innovations, and knowledgeable. He is always punctual and follows thru on all projects. He keeps us informed during the work and when done explains what he did and why and the next steps to possible follow-up. He is very caring and personable. On a scale of one to ten in all areas, Bobbie is definitely a 10!
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Tonia Barnes
8/19/2022 - Google
There are so many heating and cooling services to choose from and I am SO GRATEFUL I chose this company. They are knowledgeable, professional, honest, and just overall good people serving their community in the best way. Our technician, Terry, went above and beyond calling for parts, getting us warranties, coordinating with the manager to ensure we were getting the BEST deal and service possible and communicated with us from beginning to end. We had major leaks in our system that needed repair & our refridgerant literally ran out a day before parts could be installed and our home immediately started to climb to over 83 degrees. They arranged for us to take our 1 and 2 year old babies and stay at a nice local hotel for the night! They have truly been a blessing and we will continue to use them for our heating and cooling needs for years to come! And congratulations Terry, you will be an AWESOME father!!
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Ashley Crane
8/16/2022 - Google
First time using Panther after our AC stopped working. Our tech Bryson was amazing. He came out immediately on a Sunday. Our issue was complicated, so he returned first thing Monday AM to contact our machine’s manufacturer to ensure the correct problem was dealt with and to see if our repair would be covered under warranty. Panther went above and beyond to drove out of town to collect the needed part, so the repair could be done same-day. We were so grateful for such fast service that we felt comfortable signing up for a service plan with Panther. Thanks for everything Panther and especially Bryson!
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Matt M
7/26/2022 - Google
We’ve been customers of Panther for years and continue to give them high recommendations. The Technician arrived as scheduled, was very polite and professional, and did impeccable work on systems. These are good Rock Hill people (our kids went to school together) and are now in the second generation of their family providing excellent service. Many thanks to Panther!
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amyj623
7/22/2022 - Google
We have used Panther Heating and Cooling many years. They replaced our upstairs and downstairs units in June 2022.

* Estimate was clear and easy to understand
* Scheduled installation quickly (the very next day!)
* Installers were extremely polite and very clean (it didn't even look like they had even been there)
*Service calls and repairs are scheduled quickly and they are always on-time or early

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