Category: Heat Pumps

Winter is coming. We all know this on an intellectual level, yet we still somehow manage to be caught out by the simplest things when it arrives. That window that won’t quite close is suddenly an issue. There’s a foot of snow on the ground but no rock salt to be found. And no matter […]


Like any appliance, heat pumps have a lifespan, and knowing when to replace yours is the key to avoiding costly repairs, ensuring your home remains comfortable year-round, and keeping your energy costs in check. Following are five sure signs it’s time for a heat pump replacement. 1. Age of the Heat Pump Heat pumps generally […]


Just because the kids are heading back to school doesn’t mean that summer is over. Chances are we still have several hot and steamy months ahead when we’ll be reaching for that AC dial to tune in some cool. Come November, winter will be upon us with a vengeance, bringing frigid temperatures straight through to […]


To be comfortable in your home, you need to have your heating and air conditioning system working properly. You want to have enough capacity in your system to properly heat your home in the cold months. Likewise, you need sufficient capacity to cool down your home when the summer sun is beating down. Whether it […]


One of the most difficult decisions to make as a consumer is when to have an item you own repaired, and when to simply have it replaced. This can be a tough call with many of the things you own, and that includes a heat pump. It is often possible to repair a faulty heat […]


If you have a heat pump on your property, or if you are considering adding one to serve your heating and cooling needs, you may have a few questions. While heat pumps are relatively simple devices overall, there are a few points where the average homeowner gets a bit confused. Please take a few moments […]


You’ve probably heard the term ‘heat pump’ before, but what does it mean? What does a heat pump do, and why should you consider the use of one in your Maryland or Pennsylvania home? With this article, we are going to walk through the basics of a heat pump to provide you with a better […]


When trying to decide what type of energy to use for heating and cooling needs for your Maryland or Pennsylvania home, you certainly have a lot of options. One of the strongest contenders is geothermal energy, and we are going to lay out several arguments in favor of this option in the article below. If […]


When you need to cool down your home in the middle of a hot summer, you have two basic options – central air, or a heat pump. Of course, to accurately pick between those two, you need to understand how they work in the first place. Only when you have a clear picture of what […]