Archive for the ‘Heat Pumps’ Category

The Parts That Make a Heat Pump Different From an AC

Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024

A heat pump is similar to an air conditioner in a lot of ways. Even though it cools using the same methods, a heat pump also has the added feature of heating your home. It’s a feature that an air conditioner does not offer. With the addition of heating come some unique parts that make a heat pump different from an air conditioner.

When you need service for a heat pump in Estacada, OR, you can give our team a call to schedule an appointment. Whether you need preventative maintenance or repairs, our team is always here to help. You can also keep reading to learn more about the components that help your heat pump operate to warm your home during the winter.

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The Obstinate Heat Pump: Why It Just Won’t Heat the House

Monday, November 20th, 2023

If you have a heat pump, you probably chose it because it is highly efficient and offers both heating and cooling all in one. But the colder the temperatures get outside, the more that your heat pump may struggle to keep your home warm. 

If you’re not comfortable with the indoor air temperatures with your heat pump turned on and set to “heat,” it may be time to invest in heat pump repair in Clackamas, OR. You can keep reading to learn more about how a heat pump works to heat your home, and why it may not be up to your standards during the wintertime.

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Maximizing Home Comfort: How a New Heat Pump Can Cool Your Home Better

Monday, June 19th, 2023

If you’ve been shopping around for a new air conditioner, you know that you have a variety of options. One of those options is a heat pump.  A new heat pump can benefit your home and family whether you already have one that you’re replacing or you are new to heat pump systems. 

Investing in a new heat pump offers a wide variety of benefits. You can keep reading to learn more about heat pump installation in Portland, OR, and why you might want to choose this particular air conditioning system over other options.

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The Benefits of Using a Heat Pump

Monday, January 16th, 2023
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Looking for a good comfort system for your home? Kick off the new year with a heat pump installation in Portland, OR!

Heat pumps are rapidly growing in popularity for a variety of reasons. We’ve listed some of the biggest perks that come with these systems below for you to consider. With our help, you can ditch the space heaters and window ACs for a heat pump that will serve your home comfort needs better than you ever thought possible.

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Don’t Skip Heat Pump Maintenance!

Monday, April 15th, 2019

heat-pumpThere’s a lot that differentiates a heat pump from a central air conditioner or furnace. When it comes to maintenance, however, there’s one key difference that is most important for homeowners to understand:

They technically need twice as much maintenance.

Now, maintenance twice a year isn’t anything unusual. Even your typical central AC and furnace setup requires a separate annual tune-up for each system. Rather, we want to talk about the fact that your heat pump is doing the work of two systems. These systems are rated to last up to 20 years, but only when they’re taken care of by an expert of cooling and heating repair in Portland, OR.

Getting heat pump maintenance before the season is essential for preventing problems caused by things like:

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Are Geothermal Heaters the Most Efficient?

Monday, March 18th, 2019

geothermal-loopsIf you’ve had your HVAC system for a few years already, you understand that the only thing better than a working heater is an efficient heater. Getting comfort at the lowest possible monthly price can become a game in itself, as you try to instill the best heating habits and arrange for maintenance checks at the right time.

However, aside from getting maintenance and changing the air filter on your heater, there are few things you can do to make a serious impact on your efficiency. At that point, what you’d need is a more efficient heating system.

In this post, we’ll talk about if geothermal systems are truly the key to efficient heating in Portland, OR.

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Go Ductless for Winter

Monday, January 21st, 2019

woman-operating-ductless-systemDuctless mini split systems are becoming more popular by the day, but for the most part, most homeowners are still using ducted systems. These include systems like furnaces, central air conditioners, and standard heat pumps.

While ducted systems are a great choice, there are plenty of reasons to lose the ducts and go with a ductless heat pump instead. The only issue is that most people don’t realize how beneficial it can be to make the switch. Here are a few of those benefits:

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Consider a High Velocity Heating System for Your Home

Monday, December 10th, 2018

man-stays-warmThe most common heating options for homes consist of heat pumps and furnaces. But the “common” doesn’t account for every type of home! For smaller or older homes, those types of heaters just aren’t possible.

In comes the high-velocity heating system. Not only are these systems great for traditional homes, but they’re also actually growing in popularity due to the benefits of their unique features. Of course, only qualified heating experts in Portland, OR can install them. Let’s look a bit closer into these systems to see what makes them so different.

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The Advantages of the Ductless Heat Pump

Monday, May 14th, 2018

ductless-blowerAre you on the market for a new HVAC system? Concerned about which make and model is right for you? You’ll want to make sure that you choose wisely, since that’s a 12-15 year investment and certainly not one that you should make lightly.

There are plenty of options on the market today, and chances are that you may be a bit confused about which type of system is right for your home. We can advise you. Read on to learn more about the advantages installing a ductless heat pump in your house. They make a great fit for homes in Portland.

Right now, you can take advantage of a special promotion: SAVE UP TO $800 OFF a new ductless heat pump! (more…)

The Benefits of Heat Pumps

Monday, December 26th, 2016

Beaverton, OR has its share of cold and rainy Christmas days, and yet our weather here isn’t quite so cold as it might be in the Midwest or East Coast. You need every advantage you can to trim bills and keep your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer. If a new heater or HVAC system is on the agenda in the next few months, you might want to consider a heat pump, which combines the functions of heating and air conditioning into one. The system isn’t dissimilar to an air conditioner, but a few key differences combines some considerable benefits. (more…)