Understanding Your Heat Pump’s Defrosting Cycle
Understanding Your Heat Pump's Defrosting Cycle There’s something a little unsettling about standing outside on a frosty Seattle morning, watching your heat pump suddenly go quiet, or hearing it hum unusually, especially if you're relying on it to keep your home cozy. If your system seems to stop blowing warm
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Signs Your Air Conditioner May Be Low on Refrigerant
Signs Your Air Conditioner May Be Low on Refrigerant There’s nothing quite like stepping into a cool, comfortable home on a warm day. But when your air conditioner starts acting up—blowing warm air, making odd noises, or struggling to keep your home cool—it might be trying to tell you something.
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Can a Heat Pump Provide Year-Round Comfort in Seattle’s Climate?
Can a Heat Pump Provide Year-Round Comfort in Seattle's Climate? Seattle is famous for sweater-weather summers, damp winters, and the occasional January cold snap that catches us off guard. Because the Puget Sound region rarely sees triple-digit highs or sub-zero lows, we live in an HVAC sweet spot. That’s why
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Should I Insulate My Water Heater?
Should I Insulate My Water Heater? Yes. There are even utility codes every water heater in Seattle must observe, which include insulation. Insulating your water heater is more than just keeping up with local regulations. Insulation helps maintain your water heater to reduce standby heat losses. What is Water Heater
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Should Your Home Go Tankless?
Should Your Home Go Tankless? While tank-based heaters are still the primary commercial installations, tankless water heaters have become more common in America. More households in the United States have tankless water heaters than those with conventional ones. These developments in HVAC systems may get you thinking, is it time
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