
Here's what a full system swap looks like from start to finish. This homeowner had an older unit that had run its course - worn down, inefficient, and honestly just taking up space. We pulled the old system and got to work on a clean install of a brand new Goodman GLZS4B heat pump.
The new setup is a 3-ton, 14.3 SEER2 heat pump paired with a 21-inch 3-ton air handler tucked in the crawl space. The SEER2 rating is worth paying attention to - it's the updated efficiency standard, and 14.3 puts this system well into solid territory for energy performance. That translates to lower energy bills and a system that isn't working overtime just to keep up.
The crawl space portion of this install is where a lot of the real work happens. Getting an air handler properly seated and connected in a tight crawl space takes patience and precision. We made sure everything was connected clean and correctly - no shortcuts just because it's out of sight.
Outside, the new Goodman condenser is sitting level on fresh gravel, properly spaced from the house, and ready to handle whatever the season throws at it. Heat pumps handle both heating and cooling, which makes this a year-round investment - not just a summer fix.
If your system is aging out or struggling to keep up, a full replacement like this is worth the conversation. A properly sized, correctly installed system makes a bigger difference than most people realize.