
Does a Heat Pump Use Refrigerant?
Using heat pumps in Chandler, AZ is a reliable and efficient choice to keeping your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter. They essentially act as all-in-one units, with the same basic system as an air conditioner used to perform heating functions as well as air conditioning functions. Does a heat pump use refrigerant? Absolutely. Indeed, without refrigerant gas, the heat pump couldn’t run, making refrigerant an indispensable part of the unit’s ability to function. Explaining how heat pumps work can help you understand the role that refrigerant plays in the process.
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The exact type of refrigerant and the amount uses varies by model, as do the precise details of the heating and cooling process. The general parameters are unchanged, however. The refrigerant starts out as a gas before entering a compression valve that subjects it to a huge amount of heat and pressure. It then releases the gas into a series of compression coils, where the heat is bled off and the gas reverts to a liquid (still under a lot of pressure). From there, it moves through an expansion valve, which releases a set amount into a series of evaporator coils. As it evaporates, it cools the surrounding air: reverting to a gas and return back to the compression valve to start the cycle again.
As you may have noticed, there are two sets of valves/coils: one that heats the surrounding air and one that cools it. In a heat pump, there’s one set of valves/coils inside the house and one set outside. In the summer, the inside set serves as the expansion/evaporator, cooling the air, while the outside set serves as the compressor, warming the air. In the winter time, the two roles are basically swapped, and the inside set warms the air while the outside set cools the air.
The process is very cost efficient – saving you money over a traditional gas furnace – and it works well in areas with mild winters, which is why heat pumps in Chandler, AZ are fairly common. The experts at Goettl Air Conditioning – Phoenix can perform installation and repair services on your heat pump, as well as answering questions like “does a heat pump use refrigerant?” Pick up the phone and give us a call today.
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Mike provided truly exceptional service. From the moment he arrived, it was clear he was extremely knowledgeable; he quickly and confidently diagnosed a very tricky issue that we had with our pipes, explaining everything clearly and answering all of our questions with patience. He also installed our new water heater and did an outstanding job. If you need a plumber who gets the job done right the first time, we highly recommend Mike. Thank you!


Edit 5/30/2025: It was A/C rejuvenation time and she needed a little maintenance work done. Andrew Morgan came out to give her the attention she needed this time. He diagnosed the issue, thoroughly explained what was going on and what was needed to help keep her in good working condition, and proceeded to take care of things today - which I greatly appreciated! Would recommend him to anyone.
Edit 11/22/2024: Since Google doesn't allow you to leave another review for the same company, I'm editing a previous one to add a new review for Matthew Lopez. It was time for my furnace rejuvenation and fortunately it was a cool enough day to turn the heater on for the first time. He was prompt, friendly and knew his stuff. He took his time checking things out and made sure I didn't have any questions or issues before he left. Because I have allergies and pets, he did tell me about an air purification system that I might want to consider in the future, which I appreciated. Would definitely recommend him and Goettl.
Edit 12/23/2022: previously I've used them for plumbing but today I used their AC/Heating service. My poor system decided it was time to go on one of our coldest nights. Called very very early and had someone out that morning to triage what needed to be done (Billy) and then Raymond and Manny G came out and installed my new unit and a new thermostat. Everyone was friendly, informative, didn't mind questions, let me know what was happening along the way and Raymond even cleaned up after they were done! Thanks guys!
I've used Goettl a few times for plumbing issues and have always found them to be very communicative, knowledgeable, polite and friendly. Ralph was the latest one to come out and I appreciate the way he listened to me and answered my questions. Even more importantly, I appreciate the price! I've recommended them to family, friends and co-workers as a company that can be trusted. Nice to know I'm in good hands.











Was very friendly and informative.
Good job Eric!
Thank you Goettl!


We had an old pipe that wasn’t replaced crack after softener installment that caused some water damages, they did take responsibility and restored our damages. Accountability and responsibility taken which is above beyond customer service to us.
Our restoration tech was Mr. Martin M. He did a fantastic job and was very friendly while repairing our wall panel. We appreciate Goettle and going forward we look forward to get further business for our home from the company.
Thank you for helping us through this purchase and repairs! I would recommend Goettl even after some of the unwanted events that took place everyone at Goettl made sure they took care of us to continue the relationship we had just build.

On time.
Answered my questions to my satisfaction.
Took care of drain problem quickly.
Work space was cleaned.
I highly recommend Corey and Goettl




The Goettl team has been very professional and helpful to me as their customer. Thank you, Kelli Stoika.
PS… If there would’ve been 6 stars on the scale, that’s what I believe they should’ve received.


Thanks Goettl for sending such a great employee to our house 👏 !
And more importantly thanks IVAN for outstanding job ! 👏 👏👏👏👏🙏🙏




He repaired our toilet in a very timely manner and left the room tidy
Would highly recommend Adam














Sally








Thank you once again goettle and Lupe for a job well done!









UPDATE Julian and his team, Nick & Jeffery, were here to fix my sewer pipe. They explained everything thoroughly and kept me apprised of their progress. When they finished, it looked as if they hadn’t been here even though they dug a giant whole in my yard! Most impressive! I highly recommend Goettl.
UPDATE November 14, 2025
Goettl continues to be a 5-star company for me. Always, on time, clear explanations, fair pricing, respectful of property and competent, friendly staff. Caelin was my team member today and upheld all of these values.






Jason and Marco operated like a well oiled machine with one replacing the AC unit while the other replaced the furnace. Clean up was excellent and the system works beautifully now.

I appreciate Goettl being professional and respectful of my home thank you
Highly recommended company!


I will definitely use their services going forward.
Thank you Goettl Air crew!


Had Andrew come out to remove garbage disposal and repipe sink. He also swapped out 13 emergency water shut off valves in 3 bathrooms.
Andrew was professional, courteous and expedient. He did have to run out to get some supplies. He stayed until 7pm to complete the job on one trip.
May 2023 update. Technician Steve came today to do the summer rejuvenation. Friendly and professional tech. Explained the process and findings. Both systems are new, so everything checked out good. Did a god cleaning of coils and now all set for the summer season. Had them out for fall prevention service and to review the systems that are here. I just bought the house and needed to understand what was in place.
The service tech, Kevin was very knowledgeable, friendly and professional. He explained and provided photos and video of all components. He ensured keeping house clean and wore booties.
My second unit is not in the best shape, and Kevin explained each of the issues. I will follow up with service managér to determine next steps (repair or replacement).
I signed up for there service plan and am very pleased with the service and communication to date
12/21 Luis C came today to do routine maintenance on hot water heater. Professional and courteous. He did a through job and explained everything.
10/15. Juan came today and did a great job. He was professional, courteous and friendly. Was here for exterior water bid but also did a hot water heater. Took his time and explained everything.
10/22 update. Timothy was here to due furnace rejuvenation. Very professional, courteous and friendly. He did a very thorough inspection. Everything looked good, but did comment on lack of insulation as has been noted before. Did not have current code. But was ok. Explained the benefit of higher level/depth of insulation. Scheduled so as to get current rebates.
11/12/25. Calob came to install a whole house filter, purifier, water softener. Along with reverse osmosis in kitchen. Calob was was professional courteous and friendly. Very knowledgeable about the system and needs. He took his time and did not rush. He did run into a problem with the softener and worked it with the assistance of the home office. Calob left the place clean And all picked up. Great service and cheers the Goetrl!

Greg Sanches


Thank you Jef, for helping me keep my home cozy and safe.



I especially want to give a shout out to Connor, who did the replacement, he was awesome. He was respectful and cleaned up afterwards. I even commented on how impressed I was that he was able to fit everything needed in a small space.
Overall I would recommend Goettl services especially in an inconvenient situation like mine. They will make you a priority.

This appointment was to check that my heater is working properly before winter arrives.








Given the extent of the work I need to get multiple quotes and some companies insist on expensive trip charges (one up to $500) to have a “specialist” assess before providing a quote for the work.
These guys were timely, transparent and uncomplicated. I appreciate Shane for quickly putting together an estimate before even leaving the house, providing multiple options at various price point and without pressure of upfront commitment.
I would feel confident moving forward with these guys. Thank you Shane!









Nov 22 2024: Seasonal maintanence check and I once again was fortunate to get Jacobi again. He is a well thorough service tech. Everything went smooth and he explained what he saw and did. A+++++
Mar 25 2024: My service tech's name is Jacobi. He is a very knowledable individual. He mentioned he does maintenance and installation. I was due a routine maintenance but for this call my furance wasn't turning on. He diagnosed and explained it was the blower. Very pleased with his work.
Aug 27 2020: Jeremy did a great job.Called when he was heading over. Cleaned out the dripping pan and cleaned out the drain pipe. Wore his mask while he was inside my house.
Great, fast service even on July 4 2018. Tony was my service tech. He diagnosed and got me up and running ASAP.

I highly recommend Goettl Air Conditioning and Plumbing! Shane Smith, their plumbing service technician, provided outstanding service when we needed a new water heater. He arrived promptly, explained all options clearly, and guided us through the process with professionalism and friendliness. Shane's knowledge and patience made our decision-making easy. We're grateful for his help and impressed by Goettl’s efficient, customer-focused approach. Five stars for Shane and Goettl.
Zach Carlisle from Goettl Air Conditioning & Plumbing did an incredible job installing our new water heater. His exceptional professionalism, courtesy, and expertise made the entire process seamless. Zach kept us well-informed, worked efficiently, and left our home spotless. He even took the time to educate us on water shut-off procedures. Zach truly embodies the values of excellent customer service and craftsmanship. Kudos to Goettl for having such a talented and dedicated installer!


Thank you,
Greg Sanches



Addendum: Furnace inspection on hold until vents can be don; but new Furnace/AC coming in soon.
Round two: Plumbing with Skip Yonker!!
Thank you Skip for making the whole process more understandable! Very informative and got right to work!! He explained and confirmed what Pablo had pointed out originally. New Water heater coming soon.
Round three: Furnace/AC in!!! Thank You Marco and Rafael for coming in extra early to get started! Had work today but they stayed and got everything installed. I honestly felt very comfortable leaving them here to get the job done!
I have recommended you to two friends already!! They will be calling you soon ☺️
Round four: New water heater pending. To be completed Friday!! Super excited!!





















This past week our service technician was Andrew Morgan and he is such a friendly, knowledgeable, and skilled technician. He spent time making sure the job was done correctly and he explained it in terms that I could understand. Not only is our unit functioning even better than before, I also gained knowledge of how the system works.













I highly recommend Goettl as this is the second time l've used them in less than a year. (2 seperate issues)... and I highly recommend them..anytime and anyday.
They have exceeded to top any expectations I could have ever had with any company.


Jerry also noticed our water pressure was low after flushing toilet then trying to wash hands in bathroom sink which were so he suggested a new pressure regulator as we have had a new better water conditioning system installed. We now have the best water pressure even when using a shower and kitchen sink faucet at the same time. Also Jerry is a master plumber and we appreciate his knowledge and experience. Will definitely call Goettl again when a plumber is needed.
Ralph & Kathy Lesmeister



Darean Guerra today. He arrived on time and took the time to explain what he was going to do. He was very knowledgeable which helped me trust what he was doing. He left his work area clean. I am very pleased with his work.




Now we have a new flange, installed correctly, and ready for the new toilet!






The company is installing a tankless heater and the customer service is outstanding.
I recommend Geottl to all!


They made sure my carpet was covered and when they were all through they cleaned up perfectly
I would recommend your company to anyone looking to put in a new air conditioner.
Thank you so much for all you did for me.
Sincerely, June Jones

And I would highly recommend the company and the quality technicians like Jarod.
Jarod is the go to if you want excellent
Customer service and communication for any AC related issues. He is very knowledgeable, personable and trustworthy. I am grateful and satisfied.







They listened to my issue, were very through, checked for leaks, etc. I’ve lived in Lakeway for 30 years, used MANY local plumbers - but Goettl will definitely get all my business moving forward. HIGHLY recommend!
Ty, Wil & Adrian!

Everyone from the Goettl sales representative Christian, Tech / Advisor Josias recommended a HVAC A/C and Heating system replacement. Technicians team Veronica and her partner.


Jeremy Canchola serviced our mini-split today with the usual Goettl efficiency and professionalism.
Highly recommended!


Hopefully, we will get Jack for our next service call.





