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The Ductless Mini Split: An Innovative Solution For A Unique Situation

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The Ductless Mini Split: An Innovative Solution For A Unique Situation

A ductless mini split could be the solution to your home’s unique heating and cooling situation. One of its main advantages is that a mini split doesn’t require ductwork to operate, extending installation options beyond where ductwork is located and often minimizing costs, too.

There are several other distinct advantages to using a ductless mini split, including:

A ductless mini split is an efficient, flexible solution to your home heating and cooling needs. For more information, contact Acosta Heating ...

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Categories: Air Conditioning, Air Ducts, Cooling, Ductless Mini-Splits, Energy Efficiency, Heat Pumps, Heating, Installation, Zoning Systems

Invest That Tax Refund In A Heat Pump System, And You’ll See The Long-Term Payoff

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Invest That Tax Refund In A Heat Pump System, And You’ll See The Long-Term Payoff

It’s that time of year again when excited homeowners make plans for their tax refunds. Even more exciting is deciding to put that investment toward a more efficient heating and cooling system, which will often pay you back for the initial costs through energy savings. An air-source heat pump system is a wise choice for Charlotte-area homeowners, as our climate is conducive for its heat-moving technology.
Heat pump systems are well known for their highly efficient heating capabilities.
In cooling ...

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Categories: Energy Efficiency, Heat Pumps, HVAC, Preventative Maintenance, Tax Credits and Rebates

Boost Your Heat Pump System’s Performance With 3 Insider Tips

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Boost Your Heat Pump System’s Performance With 3 Insider Tips

According to research from Energy Star, 50 percent of all heat pumps have significant problems with leaky air ducts, inadequate airflow and incorrect refrigerant pressure. These factors affect the performance of your heat pump system, making it work harder and use more energy.

Your HVAC technician can improve the performance of your heat pump system by performing these tasks and checks:

If you have an annual maintenance plan, your technician can check the ducts, airflow and refrigerant on his next visit. ...

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Categories: Air Ducts, Air Filters, Heat Pumps, HVAC, Preventative Maintenance, Sealing Air Leaks, Service & Maintenance, Ventilation

Heat Pump Anatomy: How All Those Parts Work Together To Deliver Efficient Cooling And Heating

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Heat Pump Anatomy: How All Those Parts Work Together To Deliver Efficient Cooling And Heating

If you’re looking to upgrade your existing home comfort systems, a heat pump makes good economic sense. Heat pumps provide both heating and cooling and do so very efficiently. They do not burn combustible fuel to produce heat, but use electrical power during both heating and cooling operations. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, heat pumps can produce three to four times as much heat energy as the electrical energy they consume, making them very efficient choices.

Heat pumps move ...

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Categories: Cooling, Energy Efficiency, Heat Pumps, Heating

Heat Pumps: Consider Efficiency Ratings And Advanced Features; But Also Keep These 4 Factors In Mind

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Heat Pumps: Consider Efficiency Ratings And Advanced Features; But Also Keep These 4 Factors In Mind

When selecting a new heating system, It’s important to consider the efficiency of heat pumps and their features, along with a few lesser-known factors, that will determine your home comfort and savings. Here’s a breakdown of what you need to know when evaluating heat pumps:

Because a heat pump is a multi-purpose home HVAC system, you’ll need to check out two efficiency ratings: Heating Seasonal Performance Factor (HSPF) for heating, and Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) for cooling. You can maximize ...

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Categories: Energy Efficiency, Heat Pumps, Insulation, Service & Maintenance

Five Features To Consider When You’re Deciding On A New Heat Pump

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Heat pumps are among the most energy-efficient types of heating and cooling equipment available. The units extract heat rather than using fuels to heat and cool homes and are ideal ways to condition homes in Charlotte since temperatures remain fairly mild throughout the year. If you need or want to install energy-efficient heating and cooling, consider heat pumps.

The new models have optional features that help you save even more energy throughout the year. For example:

  • Dual-speed compressors sense the indoor or ...
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Categories: Heat Pumps, Heating

Four Questions To Ask When You’re Deciding On A Dual-Fuel System

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A dual-fuel system is a combination of a high-efficiency heat pump and a conventional furnace. During milder portions of the fall and winter, the heat pump provides maximum comfort and energy savings. When temperatures drop below freezing, the furnace takes over, efficiently keeping your home at the desired temperature.
This makes dual-fuel systems a great way to cut energy costs, especially here in the Charlotte area, where our winters can go from mild to severe in the blink of an eye. ...

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NOV
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Categories: Air Conditioning, Heat Pumps, Heating

A Nine-Point Checklist To Keep Your Heat Pump In Prime Shape

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Your heat pump is what keeps your home comfortable throughout the year in the Charlotte area. Keeping your heat pump in prime shape is a great idea if you want to make sure it lasts you a long time and remains reliable.

With that in mind, consider this nine-point checklist for routine heat pump maintenance:

  1. Inspect components such the filter, blower motor, ducts and heat coils for the accumulation of dirt and other particles. Dirty parts make your equipment work harder, which leads to wear, ...
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Categories: Heat Pumps, Heating, Service & Maintenance

Going To A Heat-Pump System? Weigh The HSPF Ratings

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Since the climate in Charlotte, North Carolina requires only moderate heating and cooling, a heat pump is an energy-efficient way to keep your home temperature the way you want it. However, not all heat pumps are created equal. You can figure out which heat-pump system is your best choice by weighing the HSPF ratings.

Why are HSPF ratings so important?

HSPF ratings tell you how efficient a heat pump is. A more efficient heat pump will result in less energy use and ...

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Categories: Heat Pumps

Air-Source Heat Pumps: They’ll Change The Way You Look At Hot Air

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Homeowners tend to have a love-hate relationship with hot air; we want more of it in the winter and less in the summer. A heat pump has the unique ability to use hot air to its advantage, no matter the season. It’s also a highly efficient heating and cooling system, ideal for milder climates like that of the Charlotte area.

Instead of creating conditioned air out of energy generated from fuel, heat pumps move air around. And that’s exactly why they ...

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Categories: Heat Pumps

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