Heat Pump Articles

How to Determine Heat Pump Efficiency

February 15, 2024
How to Determine Heat Pump Efficiency. Couple sitting on the floor drinking out of mugs and eating breakfast.

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. 

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Why Is My Heat Pump Turning On and Off Frequently?

November 17, 2023
Why Is My Heat Pump Turning On and Off Frequently? - Woman Adjusting Thermostat.

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

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Air Conditioners Versus Heat Pumps

June 14, 2023
Image of a heat pump. Air Conditioners Versus Heat Pumps.

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.

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4 Factors to Consider When Buying a Heat Pump

December 15, 2022
Image of a heat pump. 4 Factors to Consider When Buying a Heat Pump.

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.

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How Can I Get My Heat Pump to Last Longer?

January 19, 2021
Three-generation family enjoying a warm home in Sumner

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.

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Heat Pump Maintenance Tips

April 14, 2020
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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…

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What Is a Heat Pump?

January 11, 2020
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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…

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

March 5, 2019
Woman covering her nose due to the smoking smell coming from her heat pump.

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.

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Four Factors to Consider When Buying a Heat Pump

February 8, 2019
Happy senior couple using laptop at home.|A concerned-looking couple sits in front of a laptop in their kitchen.

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.

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How Can I Get My Heat Pump to Last Longer?

November 19, 2018
A concerned-looking couple sits in front of a laptop in their kitchen.|Portrait of a young family with two little boys

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.

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