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.
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 👍
If 6 stars were available, Afterglow Heating would receive them. Mniska is unarguably a master of his craft who has been building/designing and installing exceptional heating systems for over a decade and I can't recommend him more.
Excellent service straight forward! Willing to clarify any issue gives you multiple choices highly recommended
Afterglow Plumbing was very timely and professional, start to finish. Definitely recommend.
Mniska was amazing, he helped set up our water filter and was great to work with. He was extra clean and tidy, was thoughtful and provided excellent ideas and information including a video to make sure I knew what to do in the future. He was quick to respond to my inquiries and did a quick job. I will be using him moving forward for all my plumbing needs. I highly recommend him.
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.
