Heat Pump Articles

So you are looking to invest in a heat pump. You are not alone––many Americans are making the switch.

You turn on your heat pump, and you smell something burning. What should you do? Who should you call first, the fire department or your HVAC technician? First assess what the smell most likely is, and you may not need to call anyone. Of course, if you’re still nervous because you just don’t know, turn off your heat pump and give one of our highly trained technicians a call at 540-718-7556 to come out to diagnose the smell for you.

If you’re in the market for a new heat pump, efficiency is probably a factor in your search. Luckily, the Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) has a universal ranking system for heating-and-cooling units. You might have seen mystical abbreviations like HSPF or SEER, but what do they actually mean? Well, here’s a guide…