Should I Cover my Heat Pump in Winter?
If you have a heat pump, the answer to this question is very simple: NO. You should not cover your heat pump because it runs all year long. As long as it’s running, it needs to be able to…
Cracked Heat Exchanger Information
A cracked heat exchanger is an expensive and potentially dangerous problem that often leads to replacing the entire heating unit. While normal wear and tear will eventually lead to cracks in your heat exchanger, there are other causes of…
What does a Heat Exchanger Do?
At some point in their life, most homeowners with a furnace will hear those dreaded words: “The heat exchanger is cracked.” When that happens, we know that we’re in for either a very costly repair or the replacement…
Should I Close Air Vents in Unused Rooms?
For your convenience you can listen to the article here: There’s a short and simple answer to this question, and that answer is no, you should not close air conditioning and heating vents in your house, even in rooms…
What Is a Split Unit?
When shopping for a new HVAC system, there is one decision you’ll need to make. Do you want a packaged unit or a split unit? In order to make that decision, you need to know what the terms mean. Also…
When Should I Replace my HVAC
Replacing your HVAC unit is a big investment. It is one that many people try to put off for as long as possible by repairing units that break down. This approach may save money in the short-term. However, in the…
My Heat Pump Makes a “Whoosh” Sound
Whoosh! During the heating season, my heat pump makes a “whooshing” sound and I feel cool air coming from the supply registers. Is that normal? In one word, yes. In fact, it’s generally a sign that your heat pump is…
How to Shop for an HVAC Unit
It’s Been Years Since I Shopped for a New Heating and Cooling System. What Changes in Technology and Equipment Do I Need to Know About? Every few months, when the newest version of some popular smartphone is released, fans…
The Size of Your HVAC does Matter
Once upon a time, a little girl named Goldilocks wandered into the forest where she found a cabin inhabited by three bears. Now she didn’t know that this cabin belonged to a family of bears, so she went inside. First,…
Is your HVAC making Your Home Dusty?
Every home has dust in it, but if you’re dealing with an indoor reenactment of the Dust Bowl, there’s no need to pack up the family and head for California. Instead, consider these three possible solutions to clean up your…