A heat pump furnace is the indoor portion of a split system heat pump, as opposed to a package heat pump, which combines a complete system into one package. A heat pump furnace is the section of a heat pump that moves the air through the ductwork. It can be an electric, gas, or oil…
HVAC vs HVACR vs AC are all acronyms relative to the same industry namely the heating and cooling of homes, businesses, and products such as food. Why Not Have Just One Acronym For All Of The HVACR Industry? This is an affiliate site. I refer you to products or items that relate to this article….
With copper prices soaring over $5 per pound, you can stop copper thieves from targeting your HVAC equipment. Review my 14 tips, you don’t have to do them all. Update – April 2025: With copper prices over $5 per pound again, AC unit theft is on the rise. These 14 tips can help you secure…
You’re evaluating a heat pump vs gas furnace efficiency, as you should. They are both great products and need a lot of consideration. My own opinion is: A heat pump heats and cools, and a gas furnace with AC heats and cools. If natural gas is not available, buy a heat pump. If natural gas…
If you turn on air conditioning in the winter it can cause the indoor coil to ice over, blocking the air flow through the home. But there is a fix. A crankcase heater and an ambient control can be added to slow or intermittently stop the outdoor fan which raises the condensing temperature and keeps…
Lemon laws don’t usually cover HVAC units, but some states include protections for faulty heating and cooling systems. Here’s what you need to know. Lemon laws can vary from state to state. These laws protect consumers mostly from defective cars and trucks. A federal law called the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act prohibits companies from disclaiming their…
To best explain auxiliary vs emergency heat, you have to realize that auxiliary heat supplements the heat pump and emergency heat cuts out the heat pump. Auxiliary heat is displayed in various ways on a thermostat. They use abbreviations like “aux ht” or “em ht”. What does emergency heat mean? Why does my auxiliary heat…