by donlafferty | Jan 5, 2022 | Heat Pump, heat pump repair, heat pump replacement, Heating, Heating Problem, Heating Service
You can replace a heat pump and not the other components, but the new unit must be compatible with the rest of your system. However, it’s not recommended because if you mix and match, the new unit won’t give you the right performance or efficiency. In this article,...
by donlafferty | Dec 30, 2021 | Heat Pump, Heating, Heating Service, Uncategorized, Zoned Heating
If you’ve enjoyed the excellent comfort and low electric bills you get with a heat pump for years, you don’t want to give that up any time soon! And, the good news is that today’s models work even better than one you installed a decade (or more) ago. That’s to...
by donlafferty | Dec 23, 2021 | Heat Pump, Heating, Heating Problem, Heating Service, HVAC Service, Uncategorized
Heat pumps can last up to 20 years. Occasionally, we’ll see ones that last longer. But, the average is around 15. And, they retain their efficiency very well. Meaning, they won’t use too much more electricity as they get older. Unless something’s wrong, of course....
by donlafferty | Dec 16, 2021 | Heat Pump, Heating, Heating Problem, Heating Service
On average, a heat pump lasts 15 to 20 years. Units that have been cared for with regular maintenance are much more likely to make it two decades or more. But, if your unit is well over ten years old and starting to show signs of wear, you may want to start...
by donlafferty | Dec 9, 2021 | Heat Pump, Heating, Heating Problem, Heating Service, HVAC Service
Heat pumps are the way of the future when it comes to home heating and cooling. Even though they’ve been around for decades, today’s models perform remarkably better than previous generations. But, as great as they are now, we’re still dealing with mechanical...
by donlafferty | Nov 27, 2021 | Ductless Mini-Splits, Heat Pump, Heating, Heating Problem, Heating Service, HVAC Service
There’s no question that heat pumps offer several benefits over conventional heating and cooling like furnaces, central air, pellet stoves, and baseboard heaters. An essential part of that is that they use a very different method to heat your home than those other...
