Heat Pump Features That Can Really Keep Your Kansas City Home Warm

Heat pumps are remarkable HVAC systems that work well in our climate most of the year. However, during the coldest months, you may want to consider upgrading your heat pump features to boost comfort, especially when temperatures fall into the low thirties. These appliances move heat instead of creating it, which makes them both energy efficient and safe to use. Scroll Compressor A scroll compressor …

Will a Heat Pump Keep Your Home Warm Enough In Winter?

Heat pumps are considered one of the most energy-efficient heating sources available these days. However, the most common heat pump, the air-source variety, does begin to lose its ability to comfortably heat an indoor space as temperatures fall below freezing. This is why standard heat pumps come with an emergency backup heating element, usually an electric resistance heater, though in some …

Keep Your Heat Pump in Great Shape as Fall Comes

Fall is a good time to get a check-up on your heat pump, before the cold Kansas-Missouri nights that are not far ahead. Your heat pump likely is still cooling your Kansas City area home, but before long, it will switch over to its heating mode. Fall preventive maintenance can save you a bundle on costly repairs and heating expenses this winter. Do-it-yourself maintenance …

Heat Pump Not Cooling? Troubleshooting Tips to See You Through All Seasons

If your house is equipped with a heat pump rather than a standard air conditioning cooling system, there are some things you will need to know to keep cool this summer. The heat pump operation is unique due to its ability to provide you warmth during the winter and cooling during those hot and sticky summer months in the Kansas City area. As summer …

Your New Air-Source Heat Pump: The 3 Cycles

Air source heat pumps are environmentally friendly systems that can efficiently heat and cool your Kansas City area home. A well-maintained air-source heat pump uses approximately a third of the electrical energy that a regular electric resistance heater does, and when in cooling mode rivals the performance of high-efficiency air conditioners. This translates to lower electricity bills for the homeowners …

Heat Pump Replacement: Size Really Matters When It Comes to Efficiency

If you’re considering a heat pump replacement before the onset of winter, you’re probably making a wise decision. You will benefit from improved year-round comfort, as well as lowered utility bills. However, you will only receive those benefits if you take the time to have your system sized appropriately for your home. Size definitely matters when it comes to heat pump efficiency. …

Your Heat Pump Installation: Take Care Before It Goes in, and You’ll Be Pleased After It Goes On

Many homeowners don’t realize how important heat pump installation is to the performance of this major appliance. When all the factors that affect its performance are addressed, the system will deliver the efficiency it promises. The primary considerations before and during the installation include the energy efficiency of your home, the ductwork that delivers the conditioned air, and the placement …

Your Home’s Energy Efficiency Impacts The Balance-Point Setting On Your Heat Pump

Heat pumps deliver greater energy efficiency than any boiler or furnace, delivering up to 400 percent heat energy per electricity consumed. However, heat-pump efficiency stops the moment the balance point is reached and emergency electric heating begins. How quickly this happens during cold weather is greatly affected by your home’s energy efficiency.