Pair the comfort of hydronic heating with the efficiency of a modern heat pump, installed by a 20-year hydronic specialist who understands how the systems actually work together.
Air-to-water heat pumps pull heat from outside air and use it to warm water for your existing radiant floors, radiators, or baseboards. The Bay Area's mild climate makes them remarkably efficient.
Some homes are perfect candidates. Here's what we look for.
If your boiler is nearing replacement age, a heat pump conversion is often the smartest long-term move.
Moving off gas is a priority for many Bay Area homeowners. Heat pumps make it possible without losing hydronic comfort.
Heat pumps deliver several units of heat per unit of electricity, which usually translates to lower operating costs.
Careful sizing and integration matters more than the model you pick. We design the whole system, not just the box outside.
We evaluate your existing hydronic system, insulation, and heat load before recommending anything.
Right-sized equipment, properly designed buffer, and integration with your existing distribution.
Done by our team, with the precision hydronic specialists bring to a system that has to last.
We tune the system, walk you through operation, and help you file rebate paperwork.
Most heat pump installers come from a refrigeration or HVAC background. We come from hydronics, which is exactly the side that matters for getting an air-to-water system right.
Afterglow heating provided us with thoughtful advice regarding our plans for radiant floor heat that saved us a ton of headache. They provide exceptional service with impeccable attention to detail. Highly recommended!
When our tankless water heater broke, I called Mniska and he came the same day. He was very good and thorough. He patiently explained our options and answered all our questions. Definitely recommend!
All plumbing experiences should be this pleasant and easy. Mniska gave me a clear, accurate estimate for all work, including the installation of an automatic gas shut-off valve on my house gas line, which shuts off in case of earthquake, along with a tutorial on how to use and/or reset it. He also performed a major seasonal flush of my on-demand water heater, as well as several minor deferred maintenance faucet-related fixes. Thanks!
Professional and great to work with. Highly recommended!
After hearing an increasingly loud hissing sound in my kitchen wall, I gave Afterglow a call, worried it was a gas leak. Mniska was prompt, professional and focused. He also took time to explain what steps he was taking to hone in on the problem. He was able to fix the leaky hot water pipe in my wall skillfully and smoothly.
Afterglow Plumbing was very timely and professional, start to finish. Definitely recommend.
It pulls heat from outdoor air and transfers it to water that circulates through your existing radiators, baseboards, or radiant floors. Because it moves heat instead of generating it, it can deliver three or four units of heat for every unit of electricity used.
In most cases, yes. We assess flow rates, distribution temperatures, and the condition of your existing loops to confirm fit. Some systems need a buffer tank or minor distribution updates.
BayREN, TECH Clean California, and federal tax credits all currently support heat pump installations for qualifying homes. We help you navigate the requirements and paperwork.
Up-front cost is higher, but rebates close most of the gap and operating costs are lower. Over a 15-20 year lifespan a heat pump usually comes out ahead.
No. Hydronic comfort comes from the distribution system, not the heat source. As long as the heat pump is sized and integrated properly, your floors and radiators will feel exactly like they always have.
From Craftsman bungalows in North Berkeley to Tudor Revivals in Rockridge and the grand Colonials of Piedmont, we know these homes and the systems inside them.”
We'll assess your existing system, walk you through the options, and give you an honest answer about whether an air-to-water heat pump makes sense for you. No pressure, just expertise.
