Heat Pumps
Is Your Air Conditioner Ready for Summer?
Cooler air and frequent storms in Wichita have lulled us into a false sense of eternal spring. Before we know it, temperatures will be soaring and people will be running to turn on the AC. But a 90-degree day is a bad time to find out your air conditioner won’t turn on or blow cool…
Read MoreThese Advanced Features Make Heat Pumps More Effective in Wichita Homes
Heat pumps may play second fiddle to furnaces and boilers for powerful home heating. However, heat pumps offer strategic advantages for maximum energy savings when the right features are selected.
Read MoreHelp for the Heat Pump: What Type of Auxiliary Heating Should You Use?
A heat pump provides efficient cooling all summer long and winter warmth almost all the time. Heat pumps heat your house using a different principle than a gas-fired furnace. Instead of making heat, it moves heat. Even on a cold winter night, down to a certain temperature there’s enough latent heat energy in outdoor air…
Read MoreHeat Pump Maintenance Will Carry Your System Through the Seasons
As fall draws closer, its time to complete routine heat pump maintenance tasks that will provide energy savings and improved indoor air quality (IAQ) while extending the lifespan of your heat pump unit. While some maintenance tasks are easily completed by homeowners, others are most appropriately handled by an HVAC professional.
Read MoreHeat Pump A/C Not Cooling Like It Should? Troubleshoot With These Tips
If you cool your home with a heat pump, you need to know how to troubleshoot your heat pump A/C if it is not cooling like it should. You can diagnose common problems by following our easy to follow troubleshooting guide. Do not attempt to carry out any task that you are not absolutely comfortable…
Read MoreHeat Pump Maintenance In 5 Easy Steps
A heat pump is a very efficient heating and cooling system that performs year-round to maintain the comfort levels in your home. With spring’s arrival and warmer temperatures approaching, it’s time to get your heat pump ready for the hot summer months ahead. Do this heat pump maintenance yourself in five easy steps and keep your system running at optimum…
Read MoreIs Your Heat Pump Acting Up? Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call the Pros
Issues with your Wichita-area home’s Heat pump can surprise you any time. Often, you can fix the problem quickly yourself by using some heat pump troubleshooting tips. If you are still left in the cold, a call to your HVAC contractor is in order.
Read MoreYour Heat Pump: Its 3 Cycles Explained
When asked, “How does your heat pump work?” on your Wichita-area home, you may find yourself saying, “Great! It works great!” If you say that because you are not sure how it works, here’s the scoop on your heat pump cycles.
Read MoreGetting the Most From Your High-Efficiency Heat Pump
Investing in a high-efficiency heat pump is a substantial purchase for most homeowners, and it’s only natural to expect the best performance from it. The energy efficiency of your home, your ductwork and the placement of the outdoor condenser will all help your heat pump reach its SEER (seasonal energy efficiency ratio).
Read MoreHeat Pump Maintenance for Spring: A Checklist for You and Your Technician
If you’re ready to switch gears from the heating months to the cooling months, make sure your heat pump is ready to switch gears, too. Schedule a system tune-up with your trusted HVAC technician, and be prepared for the service call with your own easy do-it-yourself checklist.
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