Heat Pumps Articles
Ever walked outside and noticed your heat pump coated in ice—even when it’s not cold out? You’re not alone. We get calls at Efficient Comfort like this all the time from homeowners wondering if something’s seriously wrong with their system.
Homeowners generally favor heat pumps for their efficiency. However, a number of common issues can cause them to run very inefficiently. When your unit turns on and off continuously, this can significantly drive up your energy bill and damage its parts.
Under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, the federal government offers generous rebates and tax breaks to homeowners who buy heat pumps. The financial incentives aim to wean consumers away from fossil fuel-based home heating, such as natural gas furnaces, and steer them to efficient and environment-friendly electric heat pumps.
One reason Colorado homeowners love heat pumps is they function as an all-in-one unit. Instead of purchasing and maintaining a separate furnace and air conditioning system, you can simply transition your heat pump from the heat setting to the cooling setting and vice versa as seasons warrant.
So you are looking to invest in a heat pump. You are not alone––many Americans are making the switch.
Looking to install a new heater in your Arvada, Boulder, Broomfield home? Your two most popular choices are a heat pump and a furnace.
A heat pump offers both the heating and cooling you need for optimal indoor comfort, but keeping up with routine maintenance is critical for it to remain in peak condition.
If you are in the market for a new heat pump, efficiency is probably a key factor in your search. The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) has a universal ranking system for heating and cooling units that serves to help.
winter, we expect warmth from our heating system; in summer, we demand the cool comfort of air conditioning.
Heat pumps make your home more comfortable by using heat that already exists. It pushes heat from outdoors to indoors (to warm) or pulls heat from indoors to outdoors (to cool).
At Efficient Comfort, we offer practical solutions for installing and maintaining your heat pump. We’ll be sure you get the best value for your dollar and the best system to suit your personal needs here in Colorado. Keeping you comfortable is our goal.