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You can’t choose the right heat pump for your home without considering its energy usage. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) states that heat pumps are approximately 50% more energy efficient than electric furnaces. Instead of an electric heating element, heat pumps use a pair of coils to provide heating and cooling. While nearly all …
If your furnace is blowing cool air, you may want to check the limit switch. It’s a dual-purpose device that controls the blower and protects against excessive hot temperatures. While limit switches can fail in different ways, some forms of failure can result in cool air coming out of the supply vents. What Is a …
When setting the temperature on your thermostat, you may notice an option for emergency heat. Also known as auxiliary heat, it’s a common feature of many heat pump systems. It’s not the same as the standard heat setting. While both settings will generate warm air, the emergency heat setting uses a different method of operation. …
If your furnace is powered by natural gas, it may feature a pilot light that is responsible for igniting the burners. As you probably know, the pilot light must stay lit so that the burners will continue to burn the natural gas. If it goes out, the burners will stop working. As a result, your …
If you are currently considering a new furnace for your home you may want to think about upgrading to a modulating furnace. They offer a superior level of energy efficiency, making them a smart investment for homeowners. We’ve listed a few of the benefits below. What Is a Modulating Furnace? Most furnaces fall under one …
More and more homeowners are switching to a heat pump. According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), switching from an electric furnace to a heat pump can save homeowners about 50% on their heating costs. Whether you currently have a heat pump – or if you’re thinking about installing one – you’ll need to …
Considering whether to install a furnace or a heat pump to keep your home warm this winter? You might want to look into a dual fuel heating system that uses both devices. Dual-fuel heating systems consist of an electric heat pump and a gas- or propane-powered furnace. They will alternate between their respective fuels to …
Cold weather is just around the corner and we wanted to discuss some problems and even hazards of using space heaters to warm your home. How do you plan on warming your home this winter? Most homeowners today use either a furnace or a heat pump. They are the two most popular central heating systems. …
When most homeowners think of AC system filters, they envision pleated air filters, which are found in most residential AC systems. They are designed to remove contaminants from the air. But there’s another filter that often goes unnoticed: the filter drier. What Is a Filter Drier? A filter drier is a filtration device that’s designed …
Have you noticed a pool of water in your AC system’s condensate pan? You don’t want to ignore this because overflowing condensate pans are often the result of pump failure. The condensate drain pump is a water-pumping device that’s designed to extract water out of the condensate pan and flush it through the drain line. …
