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.
Truly the best plumbing experience we've had! Well thought out and excellently installed new manifold for our radiant heat system. Plus a full redo of the electrical and control box. Cleaned up the mess and made it a fully functional and logical system. So glad we found afterglow heating and plumbing! Yarrow
Mniska made some repairs to my hydronic heating system which have improved its performance. He's knowledgeable and takes obvious pride in his work. Will use again.
Mniska is fantastic! He come over right away when our hot water went out and ended up having to install a whole new boiler the next day. It was a long day, but he stayed until evening to be sure we had hot water that night. He also left a carbon monoxide tester just to be sure, since our fire alarm went off randomly. There was absolutely no problem and his customer service and attention to detail were amazing! 100% reccomend!
Our service was impeccable. They came within hours of calling with an issue, communicated extremely clearly and was very transparent with pricing. We even signed up for the membership program which already paid off! Highly recommend.
Mniska was amazing. We have a complicated heating system in a house we just bought and he figured it all out, patiently explained how it works to me and got it back in tip top shape. Highly recommend 👍
Mniska approaches projects with care, intensive attention to detail, and a laser focus on his clients' wants and needs--he's the definition of a consummate pro. Highest recommendation.
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.
