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 […]
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 […]
Looking For Year-Round Energy Savings? Consider Geothermal Heating And Cooling
Here in southwest Ohio, our air temperature varies a lot over the course of a year, and quite a bit even within the same day. But several feet below the surface of our planet the situation is very different. The temperature slightly underground is always moderate and consistently ranges from about 40 to 75 degrees […]
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.
Routine Heat Pump Maintenance Means Longer Lasting Comfort And Efficiency
A properly installed heat pump can provide significant savings in fuel costs over its lifetime of operation. But those savings may evaporate if the heat pump does not receive appropriate heat pump maintenance. Clogged filters and dirty coils on a heat pump can reduce energy efficiency by 10 to 25 percent.
Annual Service Extends The Life Of Your Heat Pump
Your heat pump provides you with the warm air that you need to keep you comfortable in your Dayton area home during the winter. Scheduling annual service can help extend the life of your heat pump as well as give you piece of mind that you can rely on your heat when you need it […]
Comfort And Flexible Installation Options Are Key Components Of A Ductless Mini-Split System
Are you willing to think outside the box when it comes to air conditioning? Most homeowners think their choices are limited to conventional split or packaged air conditioners with a compressor and an air handler. Some might have one foot outside the box and use a heat pump for both heating and cooling needs. The […]
Heat Pump Air Conditioning Improvements You’ll Be Glad You Know
Heat-pump air conditioning improvements can save you money. With a long Ohio winter behind us and a hot summer coming our way, the time is good to find ways to control your ever-increasing utility bills.