Heat Pump Articles

Is My Heat Pump Smoking or Just Letting Off a Little Steam?

December 15, 2025

As your heat pump defrosts, melting ice off the outdoor coil, it produces steam that can easily be mistaken for smoke.

Earn Tax Credits on Your Next Heat Pump in Washington

April 11, 2025

Your HVAC equipment is on its last legs. You need to replace your furnace and AC, and you are thinking about swapping them out with a heat pump.

Transitioning Your Heat Pump

February 7, 2025

One reason Washington homeowners love heat pumps is they function as an all-in-one unit. Instead of purchasing and maintaining a separate furnace and air conditioning system, you can simply transition your heat pump from the heat setting to the cooling setting and vice versa as seasons warrant.

How to Determine Heat Pump Efficiency

February 15, 2024

If you are in the market for a new heat pump, efficiency is probably a key factor in your search. The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) has a universal ranking system for heating and cooling units that serves to help. 

Why Is My Heat Pump Turning On and Off Frequently?

November 17, 2023

Homeowners generally favor heat pumps for their efficiency. However, a number of common issues can cause them to run very inefficiently.

Air Conditioners Versus Heat Pumps

June 14, 2023

In some ways, heat pumps have an edge over the traditional combination of a furnace and central air conditioning (AC) unit. However, no two households are the same, and each option has its pros and cons.

4 Factors to Consider When Buying a Heat Pump

December 15, 2022

Heat pumps are generally more efficient than a traditional heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. What is more, they offer both heating and cooling, so they are versatile.

How Can I Get My Heat Pump to Last Longer?

January 19, 2021

The average air-source heat pump lasts approximately 15 years. But your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) unit’s life span is dependent on several factors, including its design and overall quality. However, there are many factors that you, as owner, directly control.

Heat Pump Maintenance Tips

April 14, 2020

Most of us tend to take our heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems for granted. As long as they are working, it’s easy to go on day after day without thinking about them. But, like most other things, taking care of your HVAC system through regular maintenance is critical to keeping it in good…

What Is a Heat Pump?

January 11, 2020

A heat pump is a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system that transfers heat from one place to another, from inside to outside or from outside to inside. In the winter a heat pump works like a heater, extracting heat energy from outside and transferring it inside—instead of generating its own heat like a…

Why Does My Heat Pump Smell Like It’s Burning?

March 5, 2019

Most of these reasons you may smell burning aren’t serious and don’t require that call to the fire department. But smelling a burning smell isn’t something to ignore.

Four Factors to Consider When Buying a Heat Pump

February 8, 2019

So you’re looking to invest in a heat pump. You’re not alone––many Americans are making the switch. In this article, we will tell you why.

How Can I Get My Heat Pump to Last Longer?

November 19, 2018

The average air-source heat pump lasts around 15 years. An HVAC unit’s lifespan is dependent on several factors, including its design and overall quality.