HVAC Installation & Services

Your HVAC systems are directly related to the overall comfort, efficiency, health, and safety of your home. Choosing and installing the right system is a complex process, but Wise Home Energy is your local team of experts when it comes to finding the right system for your home’s needs.

We use data-driven HVAC diagnostics along with our professional service, design, and installation for every project. Wise Home Energy installs several HVAC systems throughout the Greater Rochester area, including:

• Heat pumps
• High-efficiency furnaces
• Air conditioners
• Dual-fuel heat pumps & furnaces
• Boilers
• Power-vented water heaters (power-vented, tankless, and heat pump water heaters)
• Combination boiler-water heaters

Heat Pumps: The Next Generation of Heating & Cooling

Heat pumps offer homeowners an all-electric solution for heating and cooling. By moving heat in or out of your home instead of creating it, heat pumps are some of the most energy efficient HVAC systems on the market today. Cold-climate heat pumps can operate efficiently in the negative winter temperatures we see throughout the winter, making the Finger Lakes Region  the ideal climate for heat pump installation.

If you’re in need of a new heating and cooling system for your home, contact us about these energy-saving systems—they’re even eligible for several incentives, like Inflation Reduction Act federal heat pump tax credits of up to $2,000. Don’t replace your heating or cooling system without looking into cold-climate, air source heat pumps from Wise Home Energy!

Know When to Repair or Replace Your HVAC System

Sometimes it can be difficult to know when your current HVAC system is on its way out, and the best way to know for sure is with a professional inspection from our team. The lifespan of different HVAC systems vary, but in general here are a few things to look at when considering a replacement.

Your Home Comfort

If your current HVAC system is struggling to keep up with your heating, cooling, or water heating needs, a replacement system can save you the headache of constant uncomfort.

The Need for Repairs

Recurring issues that lead to repairs is a red flag to watch out for. In most cases it’s more cost-effective to replace an HVAC system when you’ve needed more than one major repair in the past year or if the cost of repairs is at least half of the price for a new system.

Your HVAC’s Age & Efficiency

Have your energy bills seen a significant increase without a coinciding increase in your rates or usage? That’s usually a sign that your HVAC system is losing its efficiency, which is common as they get older. While some HVAC systems can last up to 20 years, if you’re having problems and it’s over 10 years old a replacement could be the best option.

Choose a Right-Sized HVAC System

Purchasing a new heating or cooling system without right-sizing it for your home is like buying a pair of shoes without knowing how big your feet are. When you put the shoes on, they probably won’t feel very comfortable and will most likely wear out faster. At Wise Home Energy, we find that most homes have shoes (HVAC systems) that are much too large for their feet (homes)—which is why we like to start every HVAC upgrade with a Wise Home Assessment.

During this in-depth look into your home’s performance and energy needs, our team of experts will inspect and test the efficiency, size, and safety of your existing system. We take several factors into careful consideration when determining the load calculations for an HVAC installation, such as:

• Home performance: The quality of your insulation and air sealing have a huge impact on the operation of your HVAC system. Areas like a poorly insulated attic can lead to significant air leaks or energy loss causing unnecessary wear and tear and even shortening the lifespan of your HVAC.

• Size of your home: The square footage of your home and its layout both play a crucial role in determining the right size HVAC system, along with your ideal temperature settings.

• Distribution: Whether your home has existing ductwork or not, how conditioned air is distributed will help us narrow down your HVAC options to find the right fit for your unique home.

• Air Purification: Many modern HVAC systems can be equipped with air purification systems that filter pollutants and help stop moisture from entering your home’s breathing air. We can evaluate your indoor air quality to determine if your HVAC needs this add-on with air quality testing!

Don’t Forget About Ventilation & Dehumidification!

As homes get tighter, more comfortable, and energy efficient, building scientists are placing a higher priority on fresh air ventilation and whole home dehumidification. Homes don’t need to breathe—but people do. In fact, there are standards for how much fresh air you should bring into a building. Likewise, the EPA recommends that indoor humidity levels stay within the 30-50% range.

Wise Home Energy tests for these things and caters our recommendations to your home’s needs. From spot ventilation and heat-recovery ventilators to moisture elimination and whole house ventilating dehumidifiers, we can find the right solution for you. Furthermore, we can prove it. With our high-tech air quality monitors we can quantify any issues and demonstrate that our solutions actually made an improvement.

Wise Home Energy: Your Greater Rochester HVAC Installer

Our technicians are familiar with most HVAC equipment and are experts with high-efficiency heating, cooling, water heating, and ventilation systems. We’ve installed thousands of HVAC systems throughout the Rochester, Fairpoint, irondequoit and surrounding areas to help our clients feel more comfortable and increase their home’s performance year-round. As a participating contractor in several local incentive programs, we can even help you qualify for HVAC grants, rebates and tax credits!