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.
After hearing an increasingly loud hissing sound in my kitchen wall, I gave Afterglow a call, worried it was a gas leak. Mniska was prompt, professional and focused. He also took time to explain what steps he was taking to hone in on the problem. He was able to fix the leaky hot water pipe in my wall skillfully and smoothly.
I was so impressed with Mniska/Afterglow's communication and professionalism. He explained everything in detail, made sure I understood the plan and went above and beyond with the work he did. It is hard to find someone you trust to do work in your home, especially someone with expertise in radiant heating systems. I am so fortunate to have found him and look forward to continuing to work with him.
With Afterglow Heating, not only will you receive a hi-performance heating solution for you and your loved ones, you will also feel comforted by the trusted character and professionalism AH brings to make you feel heard and seen in achieving the right outcome for the job, leaving everyone involved warm on the inside and out! Top Notch!
Afterglow heating, just go with them. Mniska has those old school values that are harder and harder to find: professional, detailed oriented, consistent and takes a lot of pride in everything he does.
Mniska was very knowledgeable about my somewhat complicated system and offered several options for how to proceed. He was generous with his time and patient in explaining his findings and recommendations.
Mniska found a leak that I did not know was there. He fixed it and showed me the pipe that had deteriorated. He goes above and beyond.
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.
