From heat pumps and boilers to full whole-home heating system replacements, All Around Heating and Cooling sizes, selects, and installs the equipment your home actually needs. Serving Cullman, Huntsville, Birmingham, and surrounding North Alabama communities. AL License #25280.
The most expensive mistake in heating installation is not choosing a bad brand. It is choosing the wrong system size, the wrong fuel type for the home’s design, or the wrong equipment for the local climate. An oversized furnace short-cycles and wears out early. An undersized heat pump struggles through North Alabama’s coldest nights and drives up your utility bill. A boiler installed in a home with incompatible distribution infrastructure requires costly retrofits that dwarf the original equipment cost.
Every heating installation project All Around Heating and Cooling takes on begins with a Manual J load calculation, which is the industry standard for determining the correct heating capacity for a specific home based on its square footage, insulation levels, window placement, ceiling height, and local climate data. This calculation determines what size system your home actually needs, not what the old system happened to be. Replacing a 96,000 BTU unit with another 96,000 BTU unit without performing a load calculation is one of the most common and costly shortcuts in residential HVAC installation. We do not take that shortcut.
Whether you are building new construction, replacing aging equipment, or upgrading from an inefficient older system, cullman heating and air installation specialists from All Around Heating and Cooling walk you through every option, including the rebates and tax credits available specifically on TVA EnergyRight-qualified equipment, before any purchase decision is made.
Every installation starts with a proper sizing calculation based on your home’s actual thermal characteristics, not guesswork or the old unit’s nameplate.
You receive a detailed written quote covering equipment, labor, permits, and any duct modifications before we schedule an installation date.
We identify every applicable TVA EnergyRight rebate and federal 25C tax credit for your specific equipment selection and handle the documentation.
All heating installations are permitted, inspected, and completed to Alabama mechanical code by AL-licensed technicians. Your investment is protected.
Most residential heating system installation projects in Cullman and North Alabama are completed within a single working day for a straightforward equipment replacement. Projects that involve adding or modifying duct work, upgrading the electrical panel to support a new heat pump, or converting from one fuel type to another typically require two to three days. During your free in-home estimate visit, the technician provides a project-specific timeline based on the scope of work involved. We schedule installations around your calendar and confirm the start date and estimated completion window in writing before the project begins. Emergency replacement situations, where the old system has failed entirely in cold weather, are prioritized for the earliest available installation slot.
Heat pump technology is the most efficient heating and cooling solution available for the North Alabama climate. Unlike a furnace that generates heat by burning fuel, a heat pump moves existing heat from the outdoor air into the home, which requires significantly less energy than creating heat from scratch. Modern cold-climate heat pumps maintain effective heating output at outdoor temperatures as low as 5 degrees Fahrenheit, making them a viable primary heating solution through all but the most extreme North Alabama winter conditions.
North Alabama’s mild-to-moderate winters and hot summers make the heat pump the ideal equipment type: the system that handles your August cooling load also handles your January heating load from the same installed equipment. This eliminates the cost of maintaining separate heating and cooling systems and reduces both your equipment footprint and your long-term maintenance spend.
When paired with a gas furnace backup in a dual-fuel configuration, a heat pump delivers electric efficiency at mild temperatures and switches automatically to gas heat during the coldest periods, optimizing for both efficiency and comfort year-round. All Around Heating and Cooling installs single-stage, two-stage, and variable-speed heat pump systems from leading manufacturers, sized to your home’s load calculation results.
For homes without existing ductwork, our ductless mini-split heat pump installations provide zoned comfort without the construction required to add traditional ducts. These systems are especially effective for additions, converted garages, and older homes where duct retrofits would be impractical or prohibitively expensive.
TVA EnergyRight Rebate: Qualifying heat pump installations in the Tennessee Valley Authority service area are eligible for rebates of up to $1,500 through the TVA EnergyRight program. The rebate amount depends on the equipment’s efficiency rating (SEER2 and HSPF2) and your utility provider’s participation in the program. All Around Heating and Cooling identifies your eligibility during the estimate visit and provides the documentation required to claim the rebate after installation. The federal IRA 25C tax credit provides an additional incentive of up to $600 on qualifying heat pump equipment. When combined, these incentives can meaningfully reduce your net installation cost.
Cost estimates based on North Alabama residential market conditions and TVA electricity rates. Actual costs vary by home insulation quality, occupancy patterns, and thermostat settings. A Manual J load calculation and energy audit provide a home-specific projection.
All Around Heating and Cooling provides free in-home estimates for all heating system installations, including load calculations, equipment recommendations, and a complete breakdown of applicable rebates and tax credits before you make any decision.
Schedule Your Free Estimate Today 📞 256-531-9096 · AL License #25280 · Serving Cullman, Huntsville and BirminghamBoiler-based hydronic heating systems deliver heat through hot water circulated through radiators, baseboard units, or in-floor radiant tubing, rather than through forced air. For homes and buildings already equipped with hydronic distribution infrastructure, a boiler replacement or upgrade is typically the most cost-effective and comfortable heating solution available. For new construction and specific applications, in-floor radiant heating provides unmatched comfort and efficiency by eliminating the temperature stratification inherent in forced-air systems.
Older boilers operating at 60 to 70% efficiency replaced with modern condensing units achieving 90% or higher AFUE ratings deliver immediate utility savings with minimal disruption to existing distribution infrastructure.
Larger commercial and multi-unit residential properties with high heating loads benefit from the reliability and longevity advantages of commercial-grade boiler systems, including modular configurations for redundancy.
In-floor radiant tubing installed during new construction or major renovation delivers the most comfortable and efficient form of hydronic heating, with even floor-to-ceiling temperature distribution and no moving air.
Upgrading existing radiator or baseboard systems with modern zone controls, variable-speed circulators, and condensing boilers significantly improves system efficiency and comfort without replacing the distribution infrastructure.
Boiler versus forced air: Hydronic heating systems provide superior comfort in many applications because water carries heat far more efficiently than air, because radiant heat does not create the drafts and uneven temperature distribution common to forced-air systems, and because boiler-based systems operate very quietly compared to air handlers and ductwork. For applications where indoor air quality is a primary concern, radiant heating systems also avoid the particulate circulation that ducted forced-air systems produce. If you are evaluating a boiler installation for a new home or an existing property with hydronic infrastructure, contact All Around Heating and Cooling for an assessment of your specific situation.
Heating system sizing is determined by a Manual J load calculation, which is the ACCA-standard methodology for residential heating and cooling load analysis. This calculation accounts for your home’s conditioned square footage, ceiling heights, insulation R-values in walls and attic, window area and glazing type, infiltration rates, local climate data for the Cullman area, and the number of occupants. The result is the heating capacity, expressed in BTUs per hour, that your home requires to maintain the design indoor temperature on the coldest expected day of the year. For most Cullman-area homes, this calculation yields a system size that differs from the existing equipment, which is frequently oversized because many older installations were done without formal load analysis. All Around Heating and Cooling performs this calculation as part of every free installation estimate, and we explain the results in plain terms so you understand exactly why we are recommending the system size we propose. If you currently have air conditioning Cullman AL that was sized properly and you are replacing only the heating component, we can often use the existing cooling load data as a starting point and adjust for heating-specific variables.
Understanding what happens during a heat pump installation removes the uncertainty from the process and helps you plan your day accordingly. Here is exactly how All Around Heating and Cooling approaches every residential heat pump installation from the moment we arrive to the moment we leave.
The installation crew confirms the equipment delivered matches the estimate, inspects the installation site for any conditions that differ from the estimate-visit assessment, and identifies the sequence of work for the day. The homeowner is briefed on the timeline and any access requirements.
The old system is safely disconnected, refrigerant is recovered per EPA Section 608 regulations, and the old equipment is removed and disposed of responsibly. The electrical disconnect is confirmed safe before any new equipment connections are made.
The new indoor unit is mounted, leveled, and secured. Duct connections are inspected and sealed where needed. The condensate drain line is connected and tested for proper drainage. Filter access is confirmed and the homeowner is briefed on the correct filter size and replacement interval.
The outdoor unit is placed on a new pad or the existing pad if it meets specifications, leveled, and secured. Refrigerant line sets are routed and connected. Electrical connections to the disconnect box and the service panel are completed to code. Line set insulation is verified and protected.
The refrigerant circuit is evacuated and charged to manufacturer specifications using calibrated gauges. The system is started and operating temperatures, pressures, airflow, and electrical draw are measured and documented. Thermostat programming is completed to the homeowner’s preferences.
The homeowner receives a walkthrough of the new system, including thermostat operation, filter location and replacement schedule, what to expect from normal operation, and the contact information for warranty service. All equipment documentation, permit records, and rebate paperwork are compiled and provided.
If your new heat pump needs a repair later on: All Around Heating and Cooling services every brand and model we install. Our heat pump repair Cullman team is the same group that installed your system, which means faster diagnosis and fewer truck rolls to get back to comfortable. Comfort Club members receive priority scheduling on all service calls.
The DOE Energy Saver guide to heat pump systems provides independent information on heat pump types, efficiency ratings, climate suitability, and the federal tax credits available under the Inflation Reduction Act. Reviewing this resource before your estimate visit helps you ask better questions and make a more confident decision.
Beyond individual equipment categories, All Around Heating and Cooling manages complete heating system installation projects for residential new construction, major home renovations, commercial build-outs, and full system replacements where multiple components require coordinated installation. These projects involve more than selecting and mounting equipment. They require system design, duct layout or hydronic distribution planning, permit coordination, equipment sequencing, and final commissioning that verifies every component of the system functions as designed.
| Project Type | Typical Scope | Timeline | Key Considerations |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS | |||
| Heat pump replacement (existing duct) | Indoor unit, outdoor unit, refrigerant, electrical, thermostat | 1 day | Duct condition inspection, load calculation verification |
| Furnace replacement | Furnace cabinet, flue, gas connection, electrical, filter | 1 day | Venting configuration, AFUE upgrade savings |
| Heat pump with duct work addition | All above plus new duct runs and registers | 2 to 3 days | Duct layout design, insulation, zoning options |
| Ductless mini-split installation | Outdoor unit, 1 to 4 indoor heads, line sets, electrical | 1 to 2 days | Zone placement, head style selection, line set routing |
| Boiler replacement (existing hydronic) | Boiler unit, flue, gas, water connections, controls | 1 to 2 days | Distribution compatibility, zone valve assessment |
| New construction full system | Equipment, all ductwork, registers, controls, commissioning | 3 to 5 days | Coordination with builder, rough-in and trim-out phases |
| COMMERCIAL PROJECTS | |||
| Commercial rooftop unit (RTU) replacement | RTU, curb adapter, duct connections, controls | 1 to 2 days | Crane scheduling, weekend installation available |
| Commercial boiler replacement | Boiler, flue, gas supply, hydronic connections, controls | 2 to 3 days | Capacity sizing, redundancy options, permit coordination |
| Multi-zone commercial installation | Multiple units, VRF or ducted systems, BMS integration | 1 to 2 weeks | Phased installation to minimize business disruption |
For commercial heating installation projects, All Around Heating and Cooling coordinates scheduling around your business operations, including weekend and overnight installation for situations where daytime downtime is not an option. Contact our commercial services team to discuss your project scope and preferred installation window.
Duct work matters as much as the equipment: A new high-efficiency heat pump or furnace connected to a leaking or undersized duct system will not perform to its rated efficiency. All Around Heating and Cooling inspects existing duct work as part of every installation estimate and provides a separate scope for any modifications needed to support the new system’s performance. We do not install new equipment onto failing duct systems and call it a complete job.
“Hunter came out late on a Friday night and got us fixed up. Fast response time and very reasonable price, especially for it being an after-hours call. Would definitely recommend All Around Heating and Cooling!”
— Brittany Yarbrough, Cullman, AL ★★★★★The repair versus replace decision depends on three factors: the age of the existing equipment, the cost of the repair relative to the system’s remaining useful life, and the efficiency improvement a replacement would deliver. As a general guideline, if the repair cost exceeds 50% of the replacement cost and the system is more than 10 years old, replacement is typically the better investment. For furnaces specifically, systems older than 15 years operating below 80% AFUE are strong replacement candidates even for minor repairs because the efficiency gains from a modern 96% AFUE unit typically generate utility savings that offset a significant portion of the replacement cost over 5 to 7 years. For heat pumps older than 10 to 12 years, compressor failures in particular rarely justify repair because the compressor cost approaches the price of a complete system with a new warranty. All Around Heating and Cooling provides honest guidance on this decision during every service call, and our furnace repair Cullman team will tell you directly when a repair is the right answer and when it is not. We also include an assessment of current indoor air quality testing services options when a new system installation creates an opportunity to address air quality alongside the heating upgrade, particularly in homes where the old system had filtration or humidity control deficiencies.
All Around Heating and Cooling provides free in-home estimates, proper Manual J load calculations, and full installation from a licensed North Alabama HVAC team. We handle every rebate and permit so you do not have to. Call 256-531-9096 or request a quote online today.
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