Pasadena HVAC: Are There Benefits to Choosing a Heat Pump Over an Air Conditioner? In this mild climate, the benefits of choosing a heat pump instead of a central air conditioner are many. Both heat pumps and air conditioners cool the air, but the heat pump can do double duty as a heating system in the winter. Cooling systems work by absorbing the heat inside homes ... Continue Reading
Los Angeles EER vs. SEER Ratings: How to Know the Difference
Los Angeles EER vs. SEER Ratings: How to Know the Difference EER and SEER ratings both indicate how efficient air conditioners are, and they're determined by testing both central air conditioners and heat pumps under laboratory conditions. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) requires that the ratings be prominently displayed on all types of cooling units to provide ... Continue Reading
The Air Source Heat Pump: One of the Top Sources of Heating For Californians
The Air Source Heat Pump: One of the Top Sources of Heating For Californians The air source heat pump is an excellent choice for meeting the heating needs of Californians. For areas with moderate temperatures, this type of system is ideal, and costs as much as 40 percent less to run during the colder temperatures. But what makes this system so popular in ... Continue Reading
Does Your A/C Need a Refrigerant Retrofit? Get Info to Know for Sure
Many buildings and cars are cooled by a refrigerant called HCFC-22 (AKA R-22 or Freon®). R-22 is a type of compound called a hydrochlorofluorocarbon. This compound damages the ozone layer. Because of this, the world has been steadily phasing out HCFC production and units that require it. By 2015, the United States has committed by treaty to reduce R-22 use to 90 percent ... Continue Reading
Tight Ductwork: It Really Does Keep You Warmer and Cooler as Needed
Tight Ductwork: It Really Does Keep You Warmer and Cooler as Needed A tight ductwork system is important to prevent heat energy losses from air leaks and conduction through duct walls. If your home has uneven heating and high energy bills, it could be a duct issue, and not so much a heat pump or furnace issue. Here’s why. ... Continue Reading
Heat Pumps a Good Fit for Warm Climates
Heat Pumps a Good Fit for Warm Climates Heat pumps are considered a much more energy-efficient way to heat and cool a home than air conditioning and furnace alternatives. A heat pump is capable of delivering one-and-a-half to three times more heat energy than the energy it uses to run. Heat pumps are becoming an increasingly favored type of heating and cooling option, ... Continue Reading
Heat Pump Maintenance Leads to Optimal Efficiency for Your Pasadena Home
Heat Pump Maintenance Leads to Optimal Efficiency for Your Pasadena Home Looking for an investment in your home that's guaranteed to get a big return? Then schedule a heat pump maintenance appointment this spring. It’s arguably the most important maintenance task you can do, as it requires a nominal cost and nets a return of higher operating efficiency, energy ... Continue Reading
The Ductless Mini-Split System: All The Advantages Of A Heat Pump, And Then Some
If your entire home – or just a section that was added on – lacks ductwork, a great solution for air conditioning is a ductless mini-split system. This type of system consists of an outdoor unit and an indoor unit mounted to the wall. The two are connected directly in a more efficient manner than a window air conditioner. Here’s a look at the advantages of installing a ... Continue Reading
Deciding On A Heat Pump: Check And Compare The SEER And HSPF Ratings
Deciding On A Heat Pump: Check And Compare The SEER And HSPF Ratings When the weather's hot and the utility bills are creeping up as you try to keep your home comfortable, the need to find an energy-efficient solution to cooling your home becomes obvious. One answer for many homeowners in the Pasadena area is a heat pump. Heat pumps both heat and cool your house, giving ... Continue Reading
Your Yard Maintenance: Does Your Heat Pump Compressor Need Attention Too?
Every season is heat pump maintenance season. Because heating and cooling functions are combined in a single system, heat pumps get year-round operation and wear. However, the outdoor compressor/condenser unit may be neglected during seasons when you’re not out and about in the yard. Here in L.A., spring rains have greened the grass and acacias are blooming. While you’re ... Continue Reading
Invest Your IRS Check In A Heat Pump, And Enjoy The Return For Years To Come
Invest Your IRS Check In A Heat Pump, And Enjoy The Return For Years To Come When that IRS tax refund check comes in, it can be tempting to spend that sudden cash influx on something fun or frivolous. You may very well deserve a quick vacation or a new big-screen TV. However, if you make a more sensible choice and divert that tax check to a new heat pump for your home, ... Continue Reading
Anatomy Of A Heat Pump: How This Unique System Does Such An Efficient Job
Anatomy Of A Heat Pump: How This Unique System Does Such An Efficient Job Heat pump systems are both simple and complex. Simple, because a single system provides both heating and cooling without requiring a separate air conditioner and furnace. Complex, because the ability to both heat and cool requires the system to have a lot of different parts. ... Continue Reading
