Heat Pump Installation

Discover a Better Way to Heat and Cool

The buzz around heat pumps is growing across Central Indiana, and you might be wondering what all the talk is about. At Honest Abe’s Heating and Cooling, we’re here to answer all of your questions about heat pumps and help you decide what type of system fits your home.

As a local Indianapolis heat pump installer, we recommend high-quality equipment and have the experience needed to install these dual-purpose heating and cooling systems. Contact Honest Abe’s today to discuss a heat pump installation in Indianapolis, IN, and the surrounding area.

What is a Heat Pump?

A heat pump heats and cools your home using indoor and outdoor units connected by refrigerant lines. Unlike a furnace, it doesn’t burn fuel to make heat. Instead, it transfers heat: bringing heat from outside into your home in winter and moving heat out of your home in summer, much like air conditioners do. A reversing valve is what allows the system to switch between heating and cooling.

Because it moves heat rather than creating it, a heat pump can provide energy-efficient heating and cooling throughout the year. With our weather, you can also pair a heat pump with a furnace for extra heating when it’s needed. Honest Abe’s provides the heat pump installation Indianapolis, IN, homeowners depend on each year.

A heat pump installation starts well before anyone brings equipment into your home. Your house, any current HVAC equipment, and heating and cooling needs all affect your system selection. Here’s what you can expect from the installation process with Honest Abe’s and why we’re a heat pump installer Indianapolis homeowners turn to time and time again.

Step 1: Size the Heat Pump

Good heat pump sizing takes more than looking at your home’s square footage. We perform a load calculation that considers factors such as insulation, windows, air leakage, and other characteristics that affect how much heating and cooling your home needs. That helps us recommend a properly sized system.

Step 2: Choose Your System

Once we know what your home needs, we’ll help you choose the right system and explain the options that matter to you. That includes efficiency, comfort features, and whether the heat pump will operate on its own or use a furnace or electric resistance heat for supplemental or emergency heat. You may benefit from a ductless mini split, which is a type of heat pump. This HVAC system mounts on the wall or ceiling to add targeted heating and cooling without air ducts.

Step 3: Prepare Your Home

Before installing the equipment, we inspect your existing ductwork, electrical service, and other parts of the HVAC system the heat pump will rely on. Some homes may need duct changes or electrical upgrades, while others are ready for the equipment with little additional work.

Step 4: Install the Equipment

On installation day, our installation team removes the equipment being replaced, if applicable, and positions the indoor and outdoor heat pump components. We make the refrigerant, electrical, condensate, and duct connections required for the particular setup and install the thermostat or controls. Your new system is installed according to applicable codes and manufacturer requirements.

Step 5: Test the New System

Before the job is finished, we start the heat pump and verify heating, cooling, airflow, controls, and other operating conditions required by the equipment. We’ll make necessary adjustments and show you how to use your thermostat and new heat pump.

How Is a Heat Pump Installed?

The Benefits of Installing a Heat Pump

We install heat pumps from manufacturers we know and equipment we’d be comfortable putting in our own homes. There’s a lot to like about having one system take care of both heating and cooling. Here’s why more people are making the switch:

  • Use Less Energy: Heat pumps move heat instead of burning fuel to create it, giving them excellent energy efficiency. Depending on what you’re replacing and how you use the system, that can also mean lower energy costs.
  • Heat and AC in One: A new heat pump keeps you warm in January and cool in July, all from the same system. When the seasons change, it simply switches jobs.
  • Enjoy a Quieter Home: Nobody wants to hear the HVAC system roar to life every time it turns on. Modern heat pumps are built for quiet operation, so heating and cooling can happen with a lot less commotion.
  • Stay More Comfortable: Many modern heat pumps can run for longer periods at lower output, helping reduce temperature swings and manage summer humidity. Paired with the right filtration, your HVAC setup can also support your indoor air quality.


Curious whether a heat pump would work well in your home? Talk to Honest Abe’s about the heat pump installation Indianapolis, IN, residents rely on throughout the year.

The Team Behind Your New Heat Pump

Heat pumps aren’t new to us, and neither are the homes and weather here in Central Indiana. For several years now, we’ve worked throughout Indianapolis neighborhoods like Lawrence, Meridian Hills, and Homecroft, and across Central Indiana communities from Noblesville and Westfield to Avon, McCordsville, Greenwood, and Mooresville. If you’re looking for an HVAC contractor for your greater Indianapolis heat pump installation, here’s what you should know about us.

  • Local Since 2019: Honest Abe’s was built right here in Central Indiana around honesty, skill, and service. We care about the work we put our name on and the people we do it for.
  • Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer: We’ve met Carrier’s standards for training, installation, and customer service. That means your heat pump is installed by a team that knows the equipment inside and out.
  • Five-Star Service: Our reviews come from people throughout Central Indiana who have trusted us with their home comfort needs. We work hard to make sure you’re glad you called.
  • Certified Technicians: Our experienced technicians install heat pumps according to applicable codes and manufacturer requirements. We check the system thoroughly before we consider the job finished.


And we don’t disappear once your new heat pump is installed. We’re here for heat pump maintenance to keep it in good shape, heat pump repair if something goes wrong, and heat pump replacement when the time eventually comes to start fresh.

HVAC Financing Can Help You Move Forward

We’ll always give you clear, fair pricing based on the equipment and work your home needs, so you understand your heat pump installation cost before moving forward. We know the upfront cost of a new system can be a lot to take on at once, which is why we offer HVAC financing options.

We’ll help you look for any available ways to save money, so you don’t have to put off installing the system your home needs now. Your home’s comfort is something you live with every day, and it’s worth investing in equipment that can take care of it for years to come.


Your System Is Worth Protecting With a Maintenance Plan

 

Once your new heat pump is installed, regular maintenance helps protect what you just invested in. It keeps the system working efficiently through the heating and cooling season, catches wear early, and can help prevent avoidable repairs. You can schedule tune-ups individually or join our maintenance plan and let us keep track of them for you.

  • Two Visits Every Year: We service your heating system in the fall and cooling system in the spring.
  • Member Savings: Get 10% off repairs and 5% off replacement equipment.
  • No Service or Diagnostic Fees: If there’s a problem, we’ll take a look without a service or diagnostic fee.
  • Priority Scheduling: Members get priority when our schedule gets busy.
  • Warranty Protection: Every Carrier system we sell and install includes a 10-year parts and labor warranty at no additional cost, with yearly maintenance required to keep it valid.


Protect your new heat pump from the start and have Honest Abe’s looking after it year-round. Ask about joining the plan or read more about it online!

What Our Customers Say

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I can not say enough good things about Honest Abe’s! I’ve had baseboard heat for over six years. When it came time to replace the baseboards with a furnace, I researched like crazy and got several different quotes. Honest Abe’s gave me the best price, came out in a timely manner, and had it all completed in no time. I thought this was going to be a huge pain in the neck project and it was far from that! My house is so warm and cozy! Honest Abe’s received a customer for life! Hands down the best HVAC company I’ve ever dealt with!

-Kaitlin Vanrheenen Strauch

Request a Quote for Your Indianapolis Heat Pump Installation

A new heat pump is something you’ll depend on to heat and cool your home for years, so both the equipment and the people installing it matter. Honest Abe’s will help you choose the right system, answer your questions, and make sure it’s installed the way it should be. We care about the work we put our name on and the people who welcome us into their homes. Contact us for the heat pump installation Indianapolis, IN, area homeowners trust for quality systems from quality people who care.

Frequently Asked Questions About Heat Pumps

How much does a heat pump cost?

Heat pump pricing varies based on the equipment, capacity, efficiency, and work required for a professional installation. Replacing an old system may also uncover electrical, ductwork, or other changes that affect the final price.

How is a heat pump sized?

Proper sizing starts with calculating how much heating and cooling your home needs rather than choosing equipment based on square footage alone. An Indianapolis heat pump installer should consider factors such as insulation, windows, and air leakage when selecting capacity. Oversized or undersized equipment can affect comfort, efficiency, and long-term reliability and may contribute to a shorter lifespan.

What are the efficiency levels of heat pumps?

Heat pump cooling efficiency is commonly rated using SEER2, while heating efficiency for air-source heat pumps is commonly represented by HSPF2. Higher ratings generally indicate greater efficiency under the standardized conditions used for those ratings. A heat pump can extract heat from outdoor air even in cold weather, although its efficiency and heating capacity change as outdoor temperatures fall.

How long does a heat pump installation take?

You typically only require one day for heat pump installation, but the timeline depends on what your home needs. Adding new electrical connections, modifying ductwork, preparing the equipment locations, or installing other components can extend the job. A site evaluation beforehand lets us plan the work and give you a better idea of how long your particular installation should take.

Where is a heat pump installed?

A typical ducted heat pump has one outdoor unit on a stable composite pad and an indoor unit connected to your ductwork. We choose locations that allow proper airflow, service access, and proper drainage. The two units work together to provide reliable heating and cool air throughout your home.