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Breakthroughs With Heat Pumps

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Breakthroughs With Heat Pumps

What if you were told that there was an energy source that could heat and cool your home without any costs to you? You wouldn’t have to pay for gas or propane to maintain the temperature of your home. It is completely renewable, natural, and will not run out. Would you be interested?

Heat pumps can either tap the constant temperature of the earth to provide efficient heating and cooling or use heat from the air for heating and cooling. Heat ...

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24
JAN
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Categories: Energy Efficiency, Heat Pumps

Heat Pumps Have Proven To Be The Perfect Solution For Many Homeowners

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Heat Pumps Have Proven To Be The Perfect Solution For Many Homeowners

With so many heating options on the market, it’s little wonder that homeowners are often unsure which are best. Should you consider buying one that has more features and offers higher efficiency, or should you stay with the system you’ve already got?

If you’re considering a heat pump system, you can save a lot of money on installation even if you don’t already have a heat pump in your home. With summer cooling and winter heating ability and the capacity to ...

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NOV
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Categories: Energy Efficiency, Heat Pumps, HVAC, Installation

Heat Pumps At A Glance

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Heat Pumps At A Glance

Heat pumps are a mechanical system that can help to heat and cool our houses and other buildings at a much more efficient rate. They are sustainable, requiring actually no fuels at all. We are generally more accustomed to seeing traditional gas fueled furnaces and air conditioning systems regulating the temperatures of our buildings. While heat pumps work well all on their own in many cases, the installation of a heat pump to work in tandem with an air ...

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11
OCT
0

Categories: Heat Pumps, Heating

Different Options For Heating Your Household

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Different Options For Heating Your Household

Household heating is an important part of the infrastructure to all houses. Even in the south, where the winters are mild, homes are likely to need heating for part of the year. So what are the options for household heating? We are going to look briefly at 3 types: electrical resistance heating, furnace heating, and heat pumps.

Electrical resistance heating is almost 100% effective in turning electricity into heat; that being said, the electricity used must be generated through the burning ...

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9
OCT
0

Categories: Energy Efficiency, Furnaces, Heat Pumps, Heating

Is Air Conditioning Repair Really Something To Get So “Heated Up” Over?

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Is Air Conditioning Repair Really Something To Get So “Heated Up” Over?

Anyone who has experienced a problem requiring air conditioning repair, residential or commercial, during the more brutal months of the summer knows how frustrating and uncomfortable it can be. Whether or not you have had this awful experience, everyone dreads the day when either the vents stop blowing cool air or stop blowing air at all. But is the situation really so terrible as to warrant such feelings? The answer is: sometimes but not always! Here is a list of ...

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13
SEP
0

Categories: Air Conditioning, Cooling, Furnaces, Heat Pumps, Heating, Repair or Replacement, Service & Maintenance

Air Conditioning Repair, Replacement Or Installation: Insist On A NATE Certified Technician

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Air Conditioning Repair, Replacement Or Installation: Insist On A NATE Certified Technician

Consumers deserve excellence – and that’s exactly what North American Technician Excellence (NATE) technicians deliver! Professionalism, pride and proficiency count. NATE certified technicians understand every aspect of heating and cooling systems, and can do any type of air conditioning repair, replacement or installation.

The North American Technician Excellence test is tough, and taking it is voluntary. The test involves:

Contractors, technicians, utilities, manufacturers, wholesalers, leading industry trade associations and educators endorse the test. The tests take place at 400 venues across the ...

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AUG
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Categories: Air Conditioning, Heat Pumps, HVAC, Installation, NATE Certification, Repair or Replacement, Service & Maintenance, Technician

How To Boost The Efficiency Of Heat Pumps

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How To Boost The Efficiency Of Heat Pumps

The efficiency and capacity of central heat pumps depend on sufficient airflow. There should be between 400 and 500 cfm (cubic feet per minute) airflow for every ton of a heat pump’s air conditioning capacity. Performance and efficiency deteriorate if the airflow is less.

According to studies conducted by Energy Star, 50% of all heat pumps have major problems with incorrect refrigerant pressure, inadequate airflow and leaky air ducts. These factors influence the performance of the whole heat pump system, forcing ...

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AUG
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Categories: Energy Efficiency, Energy Evaluations, Heat Pumps, Preventative Maintenance, Technician

Choosing A Heat Pump: Advanced Features To Look For

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Choosing A Heat Pump: Advanced Features To Look For

When you’re in the market for a new heating and cooling system for your home, consider heat pumps. These systems are among the most energy-efficient ways to condition your home year round, especially if you consider the advanced features that some pumps provide. HVAC systems are likely to be the biggest investment you make in a home appliance. When you choose a heat pump with features that lower your energy costs, you can look forward to enhanced comfort for ...

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17
JUL
0

Categories: Energy Efficiency, Heat Pumps, HVAC

Your Heat Pump: Tend To It Before You Really Need It This Summer

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Your Heat Pump: Tend To It Before You Really Need It This Summer

Outdoor temperatures at the height of summer can be extremely hot. Heat pumps need regular maintenance, so tend to yours now and you’ll be able to rely on it to work at its best when summer temperatures are highest.

Change or clean filters

Dirty filters are a major source of system breakdowns. They restrict the airflow your heat pump needs to function properly. They also let airborne contaminants and particulates back into your indoor air. Check all air filters monthly and change ...

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5
JUL
0

Categories: Air Filters, Heat Pumps, HVAC, Preventative Maintenance

Your New Air Conditioner: Pay Attention To The SEER Ratings, But Consider These Features, Too

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Your New Air Conditioner: Pay Attention To The SEER Ratings, But Consider These Features, Too

No matter what brand of air conditioner you choose to buy, the unit should be as efficient as possible so that it provides good cooling at a reasonable price. An Energy Star certification will ensure you’re getting a model that has passed government tests for efficiency. The unit should have a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) of 15 or higher, with higher SEER numbers indicating better efficiency.

Beyond SEER, however, there are several other features that will improve the performance of ...

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1
JUN
0

Categories: Air Conditioning, Air Filters, Energy Efficiency, Energy Star, Filtration, Heat Pumps, HVAC

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