High-Efficiency Heat Pump Systems
Energy Savings
Get comfortable with energy savings with a high-efficiency heat pump system. There are several varieties of heat pumps to choose from depending on your needs and preferences.
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Electric or Full Heat Pump System
- Serves all heating and cooling needs year round.
- In the summer, the heat pump cools like a high-efficiency air conditioner.
- During moderate winter temperatures, the heat pump is your primary heating source.
- During the few days per year when the temperature drops below 25-30 degrees, electric heating strips work alongside your heat pump to comfortably warm your house.
Hybrid Heat Pump System (sometimes referred to as "add-on")
- Replaces your air conditioner for summer cooling.
- During cold weather, the hybrid heat pump works with your existing furnace to warm your home.
- For moderate winter temperatures, the hybrid heat pump does most of the heating.
- As temperatures drop, the hybrid heat pump works in conjunction with your furnace to comfortably warm your house.
Geothermal Heat Pump System
- Most efficient way to heat and cool your home.
- Serves all your heating, cooling and hot water needs.
- 30% refundable tax credit available.
- Lowest life-cycle cost and longest life on the market.
How a heat pump saves you money
- A heat pump lessens or eliminates the need for high-cost natural gas or propane for heating.
- Benefit from Westar's lower rates throughout the winter. From October to May, we have a declining rate structure, making it more economical to use electricity to heat your home.
Sample annual home cost comparison
*Sample home is approximately 1,500 sq. ft., 15 years old, with average air leaks.