Heat Pump Split Systems

A heat pump split system is the all-electric year-round HVAC setup for a home: an outdoor heat pump unit that heats and cools, paired with an indoor air handler that moves conditioned air through your ducts. On this page, both components are pre-matched, rated together by AHRI, and shipped together — one order, one delivery, guaranteed to work as advertised.

The outdoor unit. An A/C split system pairs an air conditioner (cooling only) with an air handler — you'd need a separate furnace or heat strips for winter heating. A heat pump split system pairs a heat pump (cooling AND heating) with an air handler — one outdoor unit does both jobs. Heat pumps are the all-electric option; they're more efficient than resistance heat in most climates and the default choice in mild winters.

Modern heat pumps work efficiently down to about 25-30°F. Below that, efficiency drops and most homes use an electric heat kit as backup — typically 5-10 kW strips built into the air handler that kick on during the coldest days. In Florida and the southern U.S., a heat pump alone handles 100% of the heating load. In colder climates, a hybrid setup (heat pump + gas furnace) is often more cost-effective.

Three reasons. (1) Warranty protection — most manufacturers require an AHRI-certified match to honor their 10-year parts warranty. (2) Real-world efficiency — the SEER2 and HSPF2 ratings on the label are only guaranteed when the matched components are installed together. (3) Simpler ordering and shipping — one order, one delivery, matched tonnage and refrigerant. Bundled pricing is typically lower than buying components individually.

You get the outdoor heat pump, indoor air handler (complete with refrigerant coil and blower), and typically a factory heat kit (5 kW electric strip heat for backup). You do NOT get: the refrigerant lineset (sold separately, sized to your specific install), the thermostat (a heat-pump-compatible smart thermostat is ideal), ductwork, or electrical components.

Heat pump split systems typically last 12-15 years — slightly shorter than AC-only split systems because the outdoor unit runs year-round rather than seasonally. The air handler usually outlives the heat pump. Coastal installations tend to sit at the shorter end (salt air corrodes coil fins). Annual maintenance — coil cleaning, refrigerant charge check, filter changes — meaningfully extends life.

Yes. We ship complete heat pump systems to all 48 contiguous states from our warehouse in Ocala, FL. Complete systems ship free — both components together on one freight pallet. Most orders leave within 1-3 business days via freight carrier with tracking and a scheduled delivery appointment. Local pickup is available in Ocala for additional savings.