GE Side-Discharge Heat Pumps & AC Systems

American Comfort Heating and Cooling is a GE Authorized HVAC Pro — one of the select contractors in Northeast Georgia trained and certified to install and service GE’s new residential heating and cooling line, including the GE Connect side-discharge inverter heat pump (model NS18H) and matching air handlers. Call 678-203-6336 for a free in-home estimate.

What is a side-discharge heat pump?

A traditional outdoor unit is a big square box that blows hot air straight up out of the top. A side-discharge unit is a slim, upright cabinet that pulls air in through the back and pushes it out the front — the same design used in high-end ductless systems. Pair that with an inverter-driven variable-speed compressor and you get a system that runs quietly at whatever speed the house actually needs instead of slamming on and off at full blast.

• Quiet: variable-speed operation means most of the day the unit hums along at a fraction of full output — a real difference on patios and under bedroom windows.
• Compact footprint: the narrow cabinet fits tight side yards, zero-lot-line homes, townhomes and under decks where a square condenser won’t.
• Efficient: the GE Connect NS18H line is rated up to 18 SEER2 — well above the minimum efficiency of the builder-grade units in most Gwinnett and Barrow County homes built in the 2000s.
• Better humidity control: longer, slower run cycles pull far more moisture out of Georgia’s sticky summer air than a single-stage system.
• Heating and cooling in one: as a heat pump it replaces both your air conditioner and your furnace or heat strips for most homes in our climate.

Why buy GE HVAC from American Comfort?

The equipment is only half of a good installation. Refrigerant charge, airflow, duct sizing, line-set length and thermostat setup determine whether an 18 SEER2 system actually performs like one. As a GE Authorized HVAC Pro our technicians are factory-trained on the GE Connect line, we stock GE parts, and your installation carries full manufacturer warranty coverage because it was performed by an authorized installer.

• Free in-home load calculation and written estimate — good, better and best options, no pressure.
• Financing available with approved credit; ask about current promotions.
• Licensed Georgia Conditioned Air Contractor, fully insured, NATE-certified technicians.
• Old equipment hauled away and refrigerant recovered properly.
• 24/7 service after the sale — call 678-203-6336 any time.

Is a GE side-discharge system right for your home?

It’s an excellent fit if your current system is 12+ years old, your summer power bills keep climbing, the outdoor unit is loud, or you’re replacing a heat pump or an AC-plus-gas-furnace combo in a home under about 3,500 square feet. It’s also a smart choice for new additions and for homeowners who want a matched, single-brand system with one warranty and one point of contact. If a conventional GE or other-brand system makes more sense for your house and budget, we’ll say so — we install and service central AC, heat pumps, furnaces and ductless mini-splits from every major manufacturer.

GE side-discharge heat pump FAQs

Does GE make air conditioners and heat pumps?

Yes. GE Appliances, Air & Water now offers a full line of residential central HVAC — side-discharge inverter heat pumps, conventional heat pumps and air conditioners, air handlers and furnaces — sold and installed only through authorized dealers like American Comfort.

How much does a GE side-discharge heat pump cost installed?

Installed cost depends on tonnage, whether you need a new air handler, ductwork condition and electrical work. Because it’s a variable-speed inverter system it costs more than a basic single-stage unit up front and less to run every month. We provide a free written estimate with financing options so you can compare total cost of ownership.

Will a heat pump keep my house warm in a Georgia winter?

Yes. Inverter heat pumps deliver full heating capacity well below freezing, and Northeast Georgia’s typical winter lows are comfortably inside that range. Auxiliary heat strips in the air handler cover the rare deep-freeze night.

What areas do you install GE systems in?

Winder and Barrow County, all of Gwinnett County, Athens and Oconee County, Jefferson and Jackson County, Gainesville and Flowery Branch, Walton County, and metro Atlanta including Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Sandy Springs and inside the perimeter.