The truth about heat pumps in Islip, from people who can't lie.
Heat Pumps in Town of Islip, NY
Serving Fire Island communities, Bay Shore, Oakdale and the rest of Islip
☎ (631) 769-2623A heat pump moves heat instead of burning fuel, so it can cool in summer and heat in winter. Modern cold-climate models keep working well below freezing, which matters out here. In the Town of Islip, that means Fire Island communities, Bay Shore, Oakdale, Sayville, Bohemia, East Islip, and everywhere in between.
How a Islip heat pumps job goes
- Load calculation and a look at your existing ducts or radiators
- Choose ducted, ductless or hybrid (heat pump plus your existing furnace)
- Size for winter heating, not just summer cooling
- Install, commission and set up defrost and backup heat
Travel note: Sunrise Highway and Southern State Parkway. Our guys tried to take the Fire Island ferry for a job. They're still technically on it.
Heat Pumps and Islip homes
Bayfront humidity is no joke, so we pay close attention to drainage and dehumidification on every AC. Plenty of older oil heat, along with gas forced air in newer neighborhoods.
Capes, ranches and bungalows near the bay, plus bigger homes in Sayville and East Islip.
Common signs around Fire Island communities
- You're replacing an AC and want heat out of the same equipment
- Adding a room the existing system can't reach
- High heating bills in a house with electric baseboard
Two techs will argue about refrigerant for an hour. Neither will be right.
Islip Heat Pumps FAQ
Is the outdoor unit supposed to steam?
Yes. That's defrost mode. Don't call Hailey about it.
Can a heat pump use my existing ducts?
Often, yes, as long as the ducts are sized well enough for the airflow.
Do you really cover East Islip?
Yes. Coming in on the LIRR Montauk branch corridor, give or take a deli stop. It heats AND cools. Our guys still won't be able to tell you which mode it's in.