Air-source heat pumps are an efficient alternative to gas-powered furnaces that can save energy and lower your heating bills. However, when the temperatures drop below freezing, standard models begin losing their heating efficiency. At this point, the heat pump will switch over to electric resistance heating, which is expensive. This is fine for warmer climates, […]
Maintaining Your Heat Pump For Optimal Performance
If you use a heat pump in your home, it’s important that it be properly maintained. Maintaining your heat pump will not only save you energy dollars; it can protect the sizable investment you made in your heat pump. According to the federal government, poorly maintained heat pumps can use as much as 10 to […]
Before You Need That Heat Pump To Stay Warm, Schedule Your Fall Maintenance
That heat pump you count on all winter long worked fine last winter, and kept your home cool this summer. But how will it operate when it goes back into heavy-duty heating mode? For any heating system, fall maintenance is a good idea, providing you with security in knowing your equipment is ready for the […]
Heat Pump Trouble? Call In A Pro For Expert Advice
If you’re experiencing heat pump trouble in your Southwest Ohio home, here’s a few troubleshooting tips you can try before calling for expert help. If your heat pump does not power on, make sure the thermostat is in cooling mode, and set to three or four degrees below room temperature. This will immediately tell you […]
Understanding Heat Pump Efficiency — 4 Terms That Can Help
In determining heat pump efficiency for a specific unit, the HVAC industry looks at a number of technical-sounding terms that the average homeowner is unlikely to come across until it’s time for home repairs or regular maintenance. The following list of common terms will have you talking like the pros about your heat pump in […]
Heat Pump Maintenance Should Be Done On A Seasonal Basis
Life would be so much simpler if car tires never needed air, oil never leaked, or brake pads never needed replacing. But cars are machines, and all machines need regular service. Your heat pump is a complex machine, too. For maximum energy efficiency and optimal comfort, heat pump maintenance should be performed on a seasonal […]
Geothermal 101 — How A Ground Source Heat Pump Works To Save You Energy Dollars
A geothermal heat pump works well areas like Southwest Ohio where winters can be cold and summers hot. These types of heat pumps are currently the most energy-efficient way to heat and cool homes. They rely on stable underground temperatures to gather and transfer heat from one place to another. Unlike air, the earth several […]
Heat Pumps — Efficiency Ratings And Features To Consider
Heat pumps deserve a second look when homeowners are upgrading their heating and cooling systems. Able to produce both heated and cooled air, heat pumps operate much more efficiently than standard gas furnace systems, and perform just as efficiently as a central air-conditioning system.
Wondering About Heat Pump Operation? 3 Essential Components You Should Understand
Modern air-source heat pumps are among the most sophisticated home-comfort equipment available today. They provide excellent climate control, offer outstanding efficiency, and can be used both for cooling in the summer and heating in the winter.
Could Geothermal Heating & Cooling Be An Option In Your Household?
Geothermal heating is an energy- and cost-efficient way to heat and cool your home. It takes advantage of the stable temperature that’s found a few feet below ground and could be a very good way to heat and cool your home.