Heat pumps deliver energy-efficient heating and cooling in one system. DL Heating & Cooling installs, repairs, and maintains all types of heat pumps for Omaha homeowners.
☎ Call (402) 672-6062A heat pump is an HVAC system that both heats and cools your home using a single piece of equipment. Instead of burning fuel to create heat like a furnace, a heat pump transfers heat from outside air into your home during winter and reverses the process in summer to cool your home. This makes heat pumps significantly more energy-efficient than traditional heating systems.
Think of a heat pump as an air conditioner that can run in reverse. In summer it works exactly like a standard AC unit, pulling heat out of your home. In winter it extracts heat from the outdoor air — even when it is cold outside — and moves it indoors. Modern heat pumps can extract usable heat from outdoor air at temperatures as low as -15 degrees Fahrenheit.
This is the number one question Omaha homeowners ask about heat pumps, and the answer is yes — with the right setup. Modern cold-climate heat pumps are engineered to perform efficiently in temperatures well below zero. While Omaha does experience stretches of extreme cold, a heat pump handles the heating load on the vast majority of winter days.
For the coldest days of the year, many Omaha homeowners choose a dual-fuel system that pairs a heat pump with a gas furnace. The heat pump handles heating during moderate cold (which is most of winter), and the gas furnace kicks in automatically during extreme cold snaps. This combination delivers the best of both worlds — the energy efficiency of a heat pump with the reliable power of a gas furnace when you need it most.
The most common type of heat pump for residential use. Air-source heat pumps transfer heat between your home and the outdoor air. They are cost-effective to install, work with existing ductwork, and can reduce heating costs by 30 to 50 percent compared to electric furnaces. We install air-source heat pumps from Trane, Carrier, Lennox, Goodman, and other leading manufacturers.
A dual-fuel system combines an electric heat pump with a gas furnace. The heat pump provides efficient heating during mild to moderate cold, and the system automatically switches to the gas furnace when temperatures drop below a set threshold. For Omaha's climate, this is often the most practical and cost-effective approach to heat pump heating.
For homes without ductwork or rooms that need supplemental heating and cooling, ductless mini-split heat pumps are an excellent option. These systems mount on the wall and connect to an outdoor unit without requiring any ductwork. They are ideal for home additions, converted garages, sunrooms, and older Omaha homes that were built without ducts. Learn more about mini-split installation →
Heat pump installation costs in Omaha depend on the type of system, your home's size, and the complexity of the installation:
Standard air-source heat pump: $4,000 to $8,000 including equipment and professional installation. This is comparable to replacing a central air conditioner, and you get heating capability as a bonus.
Cold-climate or high-efficiency heat pump: $6,000 to $12,000. These models have higher SEER and HSPF ratings, meaning lower operating costs over the life of the system.
Dual-fuel system (heat pump + gas furnace): $7,000 to $15,000. This is the premium option but provides the most reliable comfort and the best long-term energy savings for Omaha's climate.
DL Heating & Cooling provides free in-home estimates with upfront pricing. We help you choose the right system for your home and budget with no pressure and no hidden fees.
If your heat pump is not heating or cooling properly, making unusual noises, or running constantly without reaching the set temperature, our technicians can diagnose and repair the issue quickly. Common heat pump problems we fix include refrigerant leaks, frozen coils, faulty reversing valves, compressor issues, and thermostat communication failures.
We repair all brands of heat pumps and carry common parts on our trucks for faster service. For emergency heat pump repair, call (402) 672-6062 any time — we offer 24/7 emergency HVAC service across the Omaha metro.
Heat pumps can reduce heating costs by 30 to 50 percent because they move heat rather than generate it. For an Omaha household spending $200 per month on heating, that could mean $60 to $100 in monthly savings during the heating season.
A heat pump replaces both your air conditioner and your heating system with a single unit. This simplifies maintenance, reduces the number of components that can break down, and saves space in your home.
Because heat pumps use electricity to move heat rather than burning fossil fuels, they produce significantly lower carbon emissions than gas furnaces. If reducing your environmental footprint matters to you, a heat pump is one of the most impactful upgrades you can make.
Heat pumps deliver a steady, even flow of warm or cool air without the temperature swings that older furnaces and AC units can cause. Many homeowners report that their home feels more consistently comfortable after switching to a heat pump.
Like any HVAC system, heat pumps need regular maintenance to run efficiently and last as long as possible. Because a heat pump runs year-round (heating in winter, cooling in summer), maintenance is even more important than for a furnace or AC that only runs part of the year.
Our HVAC maintenance plans include heat pump tune-ups that cover cleaning coils, checking refrigerant levels, inspecting electrical connections, testing the reversing valve, and verifying the defrost cycle. Regular maintenance keeps your heat pump running at peak efficiency and helps prevent costly breakdowns.
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