Posts Tagged ‘heat pump’
Help 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 MoreBefore Choosing Geothermal Energy in This Climate, Consider This
Geothermal heat pumps are known to be an efficient heating option for your home, delivering as much as 60% more heat than energy consumed. Your local climate, however, can change just how effective a geothermal heat pump is. Make sure you do your homework before choosing geothermal energy for your residence.
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 MoreEnergy Star-certified Appliances Can Save You Money
Home heating and cooling has been revolutionized in the past 10-15 years. If you don’t have an Energy Star-approved appliance, the money you think you are saving by not making a purchase could be getting burned up in your inefficient unit.
Read MoreTake Advantage of Tax Credits for High-Efficiency Cooling Systems
Homeowners who need to replace their heat pumps or air conditioning equipment can take advantage of federal tax credits for high-efficiency cooling systems this year. The equipment has to meet minimum energy efficiency standards, known as the SEER (seasonal energy efficiency ratio) and EER (energy efficiency ratio). The credits are retroactive to Jan. 1, 2012…
Read MoreYour Estimator Should Use Manual J and D Calculations Before Installing New Cooling Equipment
When installing a new air conditioner, bigger is not always better. Having your HVAC systems properly sized through the use of software protocols Manual J and Manual D is necessary for ensuring efficiency and performance. Here’s a look at how your HVAC estimator will use these calculations, and why you should insist that they use…
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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