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You Need a Heat Pump Replacement Done Right. Universe Delivers.

You need a heat pump replacement that holds up, not a rushed job you are calling about six months later.

Universe Home Services installs heat pumps across Long Island, Rockland County & Bergen County, correctly sized for your home and installed right the first time. You get a free in-home estimate, straight answers on system options, and a clear scope from the first call through the final test.

Contact us online for a free estimate on heat pumps today.

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Your Long Island, Rockland County & Bergen County Heat Pump Replacement Team

Homeowners across Long Island, Rockland County & Bergen County turn to Universe when their heat pump needs replacement.

Heat pump work on Long Island demands expert HVAC technicians. Coastal salt air attacks outdoor condenser coils. Postwar homes have electrical panels that were not built for modern equipment. The configuration inside a 1960s ranch in Massapequa is not the same as a newer build in Syosset.

Universe technicians know the difference because they have been doing this work in these neighborhoods for decades. As a BBB Accredited Business, Energy Star partner, and National Grid Value Plus Installer, we are also the ones who get you connected to rebate programs, not a form you figure out yourself.

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Fast Heat Pump Replacement on Long Island, Rockland County & Bergen County

A heat pump failure is not a summer problem or a winter problem. It is both at once.

A heat pump failure in July means no AC. In January, no heat. There is no good time for it, and Universe does not make you wait. Same-day replacement is available across Long Island, Rockland County & Bergen County.

After hours, weekends, during a storm: 24/7 coverage means someone picks up. Your technician arrives with the equipment and parts the job typically requires, not a promise to come back with what is needed.

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Our Heat Pump Replacement Process

Replacing your heat pump is a significant step, but it does not have to feel complicated. Here is what the process looks like.

Our technicians evaluate your existing system, home layout, ductwork, and heating and cooling load to recommend the right heat pump for your home. Long Island, Rockland County & Bergen County homes built in the postwar decades often have configurations that require careful assessment before a replacement can be correctly sized. You receive upfront pricing, a clear explanation of why a system fits your home, and scheduling that works around your situation, including same-day availability when waiting is not an option.

Licensed technicians handle the full installation from start to finish, covering electrical connections, refrigerant lines, and airflow configuration to manufacturer specifications and local codes. Refrigerant lines, electrical connections, and mounting are handled to spec, and your home is left clean when the crew is done.

Once installed, your system runs through both heating and cooling modes to confirm reliable operation. Your technician calibrates the system to your home’s heating and cooling profile and goes through the controls with you before leaving.


What Our Customers Are Saying

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4.8
Based on 7685 reviews
Steve P
20 hours ago
The company Universe were professional, knowledgeable and accommodating from estimate to install of my new AC system. The comfort consultant was patient with explaining what we needed and competitive and fair with pricing. The install team arrived exactly on time and got right to work. They were curtious and clean throughout the day, answered every question we had and explained the new system in detail before leaving. They also didn't leave a spec of debris behind from the house to the yard to the driveway. I would definitely recommend and use them again for any issue from HVAC to plumbing. It seems like they can do it all.
Phillip Matassa
2 days ago
Rich was knowledgeable about our AC system and he explained clearly what he was doing and gave tips on ways to keep it running soundly. I would definitely want Rich to come back for future maintenance to our AC & heating systems.
Lynn Katz
2 days ago
Chester the technician was extremely professional. Clean and knowledgeable.
Carlos reviewed the existing conditions and discussed the pros and cons of the possible design options, from an installers perspective who services and maintains the equipment. Very helpful!
Professional, funny and politeness
Adam
3 days ago
Had water heater and furnace serviced, Nick Sperlazza and Nick Samson are great techs, very friendly and knowledgeable and helpful. Thanks Nicks!
Grace Noll
3 days ago
Yes, the Service person, Nick S. Lwas efficient, knowledgeable, professional and courteous
Fred Goldberger
3 days ago
Universe Home Services was great when our AC unit went out. Will, the technician, was also very efficient, helpful, and friendly. I would highly recommend them!
Neal C
3 days ago
Came and gave estimate right away. Very knowledgeable.
Mona Ismail
3 days ago
I had a great experience with Johnathon from Universe Home Service for my AC repair. He was professional, friendly, and knowledgeable, and he took the time to explain the issue and make sure everything was working properly. The service was prompt and efficient, and I really appreciated his honesty and attention to detail. I would definitely recommend Johnathon and Universe Home Service to anyone looking for reliable AC repair service!
Carolyn Hecht
3 days ago
Best, most knowledgeable and courteous technicians for installations and repairs. Totally trustworthy.
Honestly, I was skeptical due to the price and upon reading negative reviews from other customers. But, Tony, the comfort advisor, definitely put me at ease by ensuring the jobโ€™s needs were met. The job was started and completed today, 9/17/26, by Mr. Espinal and Mr. Kelly. There was a third person whose name unfortunately I didnโ€™t catch. I can surely say that the 3 gentlemen that performed the job were not only polite, but knowledgeable, neat, careful and considerate when performing and moving materials throughout my home. I hope that my review speaks for years to come as I make use of the waterless water heater. I hope to be able to use them for other future needs. Thank you Universe Home Services.
Hector Raimundi
4 days ago
Will came for my yearly maintenance performed a checkup and took his time. He was knowledgeable in my furnace and checked all around. I was happy to hear that my furnace did not need any parts or additional service. Happy customer
Rochelle Slatz
4 days ago
Excellent service! Very knowledgeable and efficient service.
David and Ryan and Bryan did a fantastic job with the rewiring of my house. They cleaned up and made things very easy
Susan Frank
4 days ago
Chester was a very personable and helpful tech. The work was all completed with great care and expertise
TheCrojj
4 days ago
When my 42-year-old central a/c system started giving me problems at the height of early August heat, Universal sent someone out expeditiously. The service tech was pleasant and professional and recommended replacement of the system. He didn't deny that components could be repaired or replaced, but he explained why full replacement would be the best option. We scheduled the system overhaul two days later. In that interval, i started having doubts, so I called Universal and spoke to the service rep, who was really patient with me and addressed all my questions. I decided to proceed with the replacement. On the actual day of replacement, several techs were at the house to remove the old handler and install the new system. Everyone was so professional and kind and went out of their way to make sure they kept my home clean. They checked in with me throughout the day to provide updates and get my input. It was truly a wonderful experience. The other great thing are the text updates – I got updates whenever any service tech was arriving to my home, including their name. Special thanks to Mike Fitzpatrick, Frank Cannata, Erik Trippett, Johnnatan Marquez, Matt Restituyo, and Jose Velasquez. They're a little pricier than other companies, but I have no regrets. The service and professionalism was top notch and absolutely worth it. I would not hesitate to utilize their services again.
Lawrence was an excellent technician. He explained everything thoroughly and did a great job!!
Merly Barrios
5 days ago
Melanie F was very professional, kind, and helpful. She took the time to explain everything clearly and made the whole experience easy and pleasant. Great service!
Emia Hallie
5 days ago
Will was beyond amazing. I truly enjoyed this authentic and genuine interaction. Please keep on being an awesome human being. Wifey youโ€™re a lucky one! Heโ€™s great. Thank you, Will.
Visit from Universe was very nice! He came on time and was reassuring. I was a little nervous and he went right to work and explained all he had to do for my air conditioner! Very satisfying explanation!!! So I am going to have universe , do their job!!! Grateful !!! Today they finished and the crew that came were efficient as could be , Universe !!! Gets a Five star twice from me !!!
Laura Formes
5 days ago
Highly recommend. Brian was friendly and professional
John Foley
6 days ago
Prompt, friendly, professional, and a perfect HVAC replacement. Highly recommend this team.
Ethel Heftler
6 days ago
Great work from a gentleman who knew what he was doing !
Janet Maroldo
6 days ago
Anthony was a wonderful tech. He showed care and concern and was very polite.

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What Changes When You Replace Your Heat Pump

Replace an aging heat pump and you notice it fast.

A heat pump moves heat instead of generating it, which makes it far more efficient than electric resistance heating or an aging compressor running past its efficiency curve. Long Island homeowners on PSEG pay some of the highest electricity rates in the country. When your replacement is sized and installed correctly, that efficiency gap closes fast.

If the bedroom above the garage never gets cool in August, or the back addition runs cold all winter, that is a system sizing or distribution problem, not a fact of life. A replacement assessed against your home’s actual load and ductwork fixes it. A replacement sized and installed correctly responds to your thermostat the way the system was designed to.

Many Long Island, Rockland County & Bergen County homes are running a separate old furnace or boiler for heat alongside an aging central AC. Replacing with a heat pump consolidates both into one system, one maintenance schedule, and one contractor when something needs attention.

Long Island homeowners with heat pumps approaching 15 years spend fall wondering whether this is the season the compressor goes. A new system with a manufacturer warranty behind it ends that. You stop managing something on borrowed time.

Why Long Island, Rockland County & Bergen County Homeowners Choose Universe for Heat Pump Replacement

The company you choose for your heat pump replacement determines whether the job is done right and whether you have someone to call afterward.

Seventy years on Long Island. That is not an accident.

Long Island’s coastal salt air corrodes outdoor condenser coils and refrigerant connections faster than inland climates. Your technician accounts for that during installation: equipment placement, line protection, coil material, because they have seen what happens to systems installed without it.

Universe has been serving homeowners in Levittown, Massapequa, Hicksville, and across Long Island, Rockland County & Bergen County since 1954. Seven decades of work across these neighborhoods means your technician is not guessing at what Long Island homes typically present.

There is no charge for the estimate. It covers your home’s actual heating and cooling load, your existing ductwork or refrigerant lines, your electrical panel capacity, and your options. The total cost and the logic behind the recommendation are on the table before you commit.

Heat pump replacements on Long Island frequently surface related issues: undersized panels that need upgrading before the new system can run, or plumbing work tied to the mechanical room. Universe covers all three trades. One call handles it.

A heat pump handles both heating and cooling, which means a failure is never a minor inconvenience. Universe dispatches same-day for heat pump replacements that cannot wait, with 24/7 emergency coverage across Nassau and Suffolk County. Massapequa, Syosset, Huntington, Babylon: the response time does not change based on where you are on the island.

National Grid rebates apply to many heat pump installations on Long Island, and NYSERDA incentives add to that depending on the equipment tier. Universe tracks which National Grid and NYSERDA programs apply to your installation and submits the paperwork on your behalf. You do not leave money on the table.

Once your heat pump is running, Universe remains the contact for service questions and ongoing maintenance. Questions, service needs, maintenance scheduling: the same company that installed your heat pump is the one you call.


Protect Your Investment with the Home Comfort Club

Your new heat pump is worth protecting.

Most heat pump failures that turn into emergency calls started as something small a seasonal tune-up would have caught: a refrigerant level that had drifted, a coil showing early fouling, a capacitor near the end of its service life.

The Home Comfort Club schedules that visit automatically, one each for heating and cooling season, before problems develop into failures. Members get ahead of the scheduling queue, pay less on repair visits, and are not charged a dispatch fee when work is performed. Contact us to learn what the membership covers.

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Is It Time to Replace Your Heat Pump?

A heat pump usually tells you before it quits. Here is what to watch.

Heat pumps on Long Island face accelerated wear from coastal salt air on outdoor components: condenser coils, refrigerant lines, and cabinet hardware all degrade faster than they would inland. A system past 15 years in Long Island, Rockland County & Bergen County is not just losing efficiency. It is one compressor failure away from no heating and no cooling at the same time.

Check the outdoor condenser. Surface rust on the cabinet is cosmetic. But if the coil fins are visibly corroded or refrigerant line connections are pitting, the system is losing capacity and will continue to. Long Island homeowners within a few miles of the water see this earlier than most.

PSEG rates on Long Island are among the highest in the country. When your bills rise with no change in usage or thermostat setting, your heat pump’s efficiency has degraded. That gap costs real money every month and widens as the system ages.

A heat pump that struggles to cool the house during a Long Island, Rockland County & Bergen County August or hold temperature during a January cold snap has stopped meeting your home’s demands. If it is running constantly without hitting the thermostat setting, the compressor is working harder than it should and the end is closer than you think.



Schedule Your Heat Pump Replacement

A dependable heat pump starts with a free estimate and an honest conversation. Contact Universe Home Services to schedule your free heat pump replacement consultation.

We evaluate your home, present your heat pump options, and give you clear pricing before any work begins. Contact us online or call to get on the schedule.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I decide between repairing and replacing my heat pump?

Age and repair history are the most reliable guides. A heat pump under 10 years old with an isolated failure is almost always worth repairing. One past 15 years with recurring problems, or one facing a major component failure like a failed compressor or refrigerant system issue, is typically a replacement candidate. Universe gives you an honest read on both options after evaluating what is actually in front of the technician.

Will I qualify for rebates or incentives on a heat pump replacement?

Many Long Island, Rockland County & Bergen County homeowners qualify for National Grid rebates when replacing older equipment with high-efficiency heat pump systems. Eligibility depends on the equipment you choose and your home’s current setup. Universe identifies available programs and handles the paperwork so you get the savings without the administrative burden.

My heat pump is 16 years old but still running. Why replace it now?

Because Long Island summers and winters do not care about your timing. A heat pump past 15 years is increasingly likely to fail during the hottest week of August or the coldest stretch of January, when you have no leverage and emergency replacement costs more. Replacing on your schedule, with a free estimate and financing options, is a different experience than replacing at 9pm in July.

Can a heat pump handle Long Island winters on its own?

Modern cold-climate heat pumps are designed to operate efficiently well below freezing and can serve as a primary heating source in most Long Island homes. Your technician evaluates your home’s insulation, layout, and existing system during the in-home assessment to confirm which configuration fits your situation.

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