Heat Pump Posts

The Truth About Electric Furnace and Gas Furnace Efficiency Ratings

October 21st, 2019

When you have to make a choice, be careful you don’t make the mistake about furnace efficiency ratings that mislead customers into making poorer choices.

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Heat Pump Problems to Watch for this Fall

October 19th, 2015

As we move further into fall, you’re probably going to start relying on your heat pump more and more often to keep comfortable. The more you use your heat pump, the more likely it will be for problems to crop up over time.

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Why a Heat Pump Won’t Switch from Cooling to Heating (and Vice Versa)

January 30th, 2015

As you probably already know, part of what makes heat pumps such great choices for home heating is that they can fulfill both heating and cooling roles. This saves you money and space by removing the need to install an air conditioner in your home. However, being able to provide both of these functions also makes the heat pump a more complicated system.

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How Heat Pumps Are Different from Forced Air Systems

May 2nd, 2014

The most common way to heat and cool a home is through a central forced-air system, where blowers send conditioned air through a ventilation system to distribute it throughout the rooms. Air conditioners and furnaces are both types…

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How Does a Heat Pump Work?

October 24th, 2013

In mild climates like Mission Viejo, CA, heat pump technology makes an attractive alternative to traditional gas furnace systems. Heat pumps combine the function of a heater and an air conditioner into a single unit, allowing you to both heat and cool the house with one system. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, they […]

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