We’ve discussed before on this blog some of the more effective ways to use your home’s heating and cooling system so that you enjoy comfort all through the day and night without excessive energy waste. In this post, we’ll look at a question that people who use heat pumps during the winter to warm their homes often ask: “Should I leave the heat pump running at night?” If you’ve asked this question to non-professionals, you’ll likely hear different answers. We’ll get to the bottom of what the best practices are.
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Is It Best to Leave a Heat Pump Running All Night?
Monday, February 15th, 2016Some Indoor Contaminants That Can Become Problems During the Winter
Monday, February 8th, 2016The winter can be a bad time for the quality of the air inside a home. People usually think of spring as the worst season when it comes to allergies and asthma, but winter offers some major challenges. Because homes are closed off as much as possible against the outside weather so that they can remain comfortable and energy efficient, the concentration of contaminants can begin to accumulate over the season. We’re often so concerned about the pollutants outside our homes that we forget how many are already inside our homes. Below is a list of some of the most harmful ones:
Cracked Heat Exchangers in Your Furnace and How to Avoid Them
Monday, February 1st, 2016Gas furnaces are one of the most effective ways to provide comfort to your home in winter while saving money. (Natural gas is a less expensive energy source than electricity). However, there is some potential for health hazards with a gas furnace because of carbon monoxide leaks. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas that is a byproduct of the combustion of natural gas. It is also highly toxic. The most likely way for carbon monoxide to enter a home is through cracks in the heat exchanger of a furnace.
Why You Should Consider a Commercial Boiler Installation
Monday, January 25th, 2016When it comes to providing warmth for a business, the most common type of system is a packaged rooftop heat pump. There are many reasons why the packaged rooftop unit is so popular for commercial use. However, this popularity sometimes overwhelms consideration of the other alternatives available.
It’s Not Too Late to Schedule a Maintenance Inspection and Tune-Up
Monday, January 18th, 2016No matter what type of heating system you use to keep your home cozy and warm through the winter—heat pump, furnace, radiant heating system—it needs to receive maintenance from professionals each fall to prepare it for the rigors of the coming job during winter.
Advice for Your Thermostat Settings This Winter
Monday, January 11th, 2016Every winter, many thousands of homeowners in Oregon needlessly waste energy heating their homes. Some of this waste comes from poorly maintained equipment, or heating systems that aren’t well-matched to the house. A significant amount of the waste comes from leaks in air ducts that require sealing.
Why Newer Gas Furnaces Have Higher Energy Efficiency
Monday, January 4th, 2016Does Rust on My Furnace Just Mean It’s Getting Old?
Monday, December 28th, 2015Rust and age go hand-in-hand, but when it comes to your furnace, rust is an indicator that it’s time to call for help. Your furnace should not develop rust, even if it has some age to it. Why not? Your furnace doesn’t work with water in any capacity, like a boiler does. As such, rust indicates there is a moisture problem somewhere around your furnace, and this problem should be resolved as soon as possible. Once rust and corrosion take hold, it is just about impossible to stop it.
Make Sure to Remove Snow and Ice from Your Heat Pump Cover
Monday, December 21st, 2015We don’t get a ton of snow here in Eugene, OR, but we do get plenty of wet winter weather which results in a good amount of ice. Clearing ice certainly isn’t enjoyable, but when it comes to the outdoor cabinet of your heat pump system, it is a necessity. This is due to the way a heat pump works during the winter months. Your heat pump doesn’t have a lot of moving parts, so repairs are often minimal, but reducing the system’s access to the air it needs as well as the available heat will create systemic problems.
Do You Need to Replace Your Commercial Heater?
Monday, December 14th, 2015In the middle of the holiday season, the last thing you want to think about is replacing your commercial heating system. However, the alternative may be having no heat at all, and this kind of situation could potentially shut your business down. Not sure if your commercial heating system needs repair or replacement? Let us help you with the following information:
