Heat Pump Installation in Houston
Family-Owned. Class A Licensed. Backed by Six Written Guarantees.
Air Star Now is a family-owned HVAC company led by co-owners Billy and Perla, both Houston natives who’ve served the greater Houston area for more than a decade. Our technicians are licensed, insured, and background-checked, and we hold a Texas Class A air conditioning license covering residential and commercial systems of any size. Whether you’re installing a heat pump for the first time or replacing aging equipment, we handle the job from load calculation through final inspection.
Ready to schedule your heat pump installation in Houston? Call us any time at (713) 597-4457 for a free written estimate. We dispatch technicians 24/7, including holidays.
Why Houston Homeowners Choose Air Star Now
Our technicians assess your system, walk you through every finding, and leave the decision entirely to you. We work on a no-commission basis and receive no financial reward for recommending products or services you don’t need. Co-owner Billy brings more than 25 years of hands-on HVAC experience: residential work under his father’s guidance, four years in commercial HVAC, and a government contracting role overseas managing air conditioning, plumbing, electrical systems, and custom fabrication. That depth shapes how every installation gets done.
Every technician passes a background check before their first job and receives ongoing training on current equipment and methods. On every visit, they use floor protectors and coverings, wear shoe covers, and clean the work area before leaving. “Great People Working Hard For You” isn’t just a tagline; it’s the standard we hold ourselves to on every call.
Permits, Sizing, & Code Compliance for Houston Installations
The Houston Permitting Center requires a mechanical permit for new or replacement HVAC installations, and a mechanical inspector must sign off before the project is finalized. We coordinate permits and inspections from start to finish, with full familiarity with Houston Building Code and Harris County regulations. You don’t need to track down paperwork or follow up on inspection status.
Correct sizing matters as much as the permit. A heat pump sized by square footage alone can short-cycle, wear out faster, and miss the temperature targets your home needs. We base sizing on your home’s specific heating and cooling load, accounting for insulation, window area, orientation, and local climate conditions.
Geothermal, Variable Speed, & Additional Installation Options
We perform geothermal heat pump installation across all loop types, a capability many Houston HVAC companies don’t offer. Geothermal systems draw on stable ground temperatures to deliver consistent efficiency year-round, independent of outdoor air conditions.
We also install variable-speed compressor systems for homes where precise comfort control and quieter operation matter. Through our partnership with MicroAir, we install EasyStart soft starters that reduce compressor startup current by 65 to 75 percent, easing demand on your electrical system. Complementary services include indoor air quality testing and whole-house temperature zoning for homeowners who want room-by-room control.
“Also, shout out to Junior and Alfredo the team. They were really fast considering all the work needed to be done and the amazing part was that it was only a few hours after I had my appointment, and they did everything same day.” - Perla R.
Why Heat Pumps Make Sense in Houston’s Climate
Houston winters are generally mild, while summers run long, hot, and humid. That combination makes an air-source heat pump a practical single-system solution: one unit manages both heating and cooling without the overhead of two separate systems. For most Houston households, the heating load is modest enough that a heat pump can handle it efficiently, while the cooling capacity carries the weight through the heavy summer months.
How Heat Pumps Work & When to Replace One
A heat pump moves heat rather than generating it. In summer, it extracts heat from inside your home and releases it outdoors. In winter, the process reverses, pulling heat from outdoor air and moving it inside. One refrigerant circuit handles both jobs. Efficiency is measured by SEER2 for cooling performance and HSPF (Heating Seasonal Performance Factor) for heating, giving you two ratings to compare when evaluating equipment.
Air-source heat pumps generally last 10 to 15 years. Geothermal systems, because the ground loop is sheltered from weather stress, typically reach 20 to 25 years before replacement. Several signals suggest a heat pump is nearing the end of its service life:
- Rising energy bills without a change in usage patterns
- Frequent repairs in the past one to two years
- Uneven heating or cooling across rooms in the home
- Age beyond 12 to 15 years for air-source equipment
Financing & Payment Options
Financing is available through Wells Fargo Bank and GoodLeap for qualifying purchases. We accept cash, checks, credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay. Landlords and property managers can use our remote payment option so you don’t need to be on-site to complete the transaction.
Free Written Estimates Before Any Work Begins
We provide written estimates at no charge before any work starts. Whether you’re pricing a full heat pump replacement or evaluating your options for the first time, you’ll have a clear, itemized number in hand before giving us the go-ahead. No surprises after the job is done.
Schedule Your Houston Heat Pump Installation Today
When you’re ready to move forward, we’re ready. We dispatch technicians 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays, so you don’t have to wait for the right window on the calendar. We can walk you through your options, size the system correctly for your home, handle the permitting, and back the finished work with six written guarantees.
Call Air Star Now at (713) 597-4457 to schedule your heat pump installation or replacement in Houston. Great People Working Hard For You.
