Residential heat pumps: learn how they work

How A Heat Pump Works: A Guided Tour

Knowing how a heat pump works will enlighten your mind and expand your horizon. Heat pumps have become a fascinating technology that you should consider studying. How A Heat Pump Works Step By Step Most everyone is familiar with a window air conditioner. In the house, cold air is blowing out of the air conditioner….

How Does My Gas Fireplace Work Without Electricity?

When the temperature outside has plummeted and the wind blows, the chances of a power outage increase and we look for a second source of heat that doesn’t require the power that just went out. That’s when a gas fireplace is a blessing to have. But how does it work if the power is out?…

Reset button on a Rheem ac unit near the service panel

Where’s the Reset Button on a Rheem AC Unit? Quick Guide for Homeowners

The reset button on a Rheem AC is easier to find than most air conditioners. It’s next to the copper lines connecting to the unit coming from your house. You may be out of luck if you don’t see a red or maybe orange reset button there. Some units have no reset. Rheem is one…

goodman heat pump

Should I Buy A Goodman Heat Pump?

Telling someone to buy a Goodman heat pump is like telling them to buy a Ford or a Chevrolet. I’m a huge fan of one of those, but only in vintage form. There’s a dealer out there in the open market for every brand of HVAC equipment. It’s simple economics; if no dealer exists, that…

Too much ice on a heat pump

Ice On A Heat Pump: Causes, Fixes, And Prevention Tips

How Much Is Too Much Ice On A Heat Pump? Too much ice on a heat pump can lead to extreme problems. As the ice accumulates on the outdoor coil, it reduces the heat pump’s ability to create heat. The difficult part for many of my customers has been for them to understand what too…