Heat Pump Articles

You might have seen assorted abbreviations like HSPF or SEER, but what do they actually mean? Well, here is a guide to determining heat pump efficiency.

So you are looking to invest in a heat pump. You are not alone––many Americans are making the switch.

One reason North Carolina homeowners love heat pumps is they function as an all-in-one unit. Instead of purchasing and maintaining a separate furnace and air conditioning system, you can simply transition your heat pump as seasons warrant. 

A heat pump is a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system that transfers heat from one place to another, from inside to outside or from outside to inside. In the winter a heat pump works like a heater, extracting heat energy from outside and transferring it inside—instead of generating its own heat like a…

Which is better, a traditional HVAC system or a heat pump? Here are a few pros and cons of each system and if it’s right for your household?

A heat pump freeze-up usually means your system’s components are not working correctly. To help, here are the six usual suspects for this.

To help you identify potential problems, our HVAC professionals want to share with you five of the most common reasons heat pumps trip circuit breakers.

If your heat pump is reaching sounds impossible to ignore, use this list of five common noises to look out for.

Is your heat pump blowing hot air instead of cold air? Here are five reasons your home’s unit might be doing this.

Need to transition your heat pump from heating to cooling or vice versa? Use these tips to help make this transition safely and effectively.

When a heat pump short cycles, it is having trouble heating or cooling your home, so it won’t maintain its set temperature.

The average air-source heat pump lasts around 15 years. An HVAC unit’s lifespan is dependent on several factors, including its design and overall quality. However, there are many factors that you, the owner, directly control. Caring for your heat pump requires diligence but is quite manageable if you get into the habit of it. Often…

Factors to Consider When Buying a Heat Pump So, you’re looking to invest in a heat pump. You’re not alone – many Americans are making the switch. Why? For starters, they’re generally more efficient than a traditional heating or cooling system. What’s more, they offer both heating and cooling, so they’re versatile. At All City…