Heat Pumps Articles

4 Factors to Consider When Buying a Heat Pump

September 30, 2024
4 Factors to Consider When Buying a Heat Pump. Professional Middle Aged HVAC Technician in Red Uniform Repairing Modern Heat Pump Unit. House Heating and Cooling System Theme.

     Heat pumps offer you more efficiency. Geothermal and water-source heat pumps, in particular, are incredibly efficient since they use a minimal amount of electricity to transfer heat.

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Air Conditioners Versus Heat Pumps

February 15, 2024
Air Conditioners Versus Heat Pumps. Air conditioning unit outside a house.

Bay Breeze Heating and Cooling is pleased to offer a variety of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) products tailored to your Culpeper living needs.

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How to Determine Heat Pump Efficiency

December 15, 2023
How to Determine Heat Pump Efficiency. Couple sitting on the floor drinking out of mugs and eating breakfast.

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. 

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Three Reasons to Consider a Geothermal Heat Pump

January 12, 2021
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Geothermal heat pumps have been in use since the 1940s, heating and cooling homes in the Millersville area efficiently and thoroughly. They use the constant temperature of the earth for their heat transfer medium instead of the outside air temperature as air-source systems utilize.

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Transitioning Your Heat Pump

May 15, 2020
A residential heat pump central air conditioning and heating unit sitting outside a home.

One reason Maryland 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.

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Why Does My Heat Pump Smell Like It’s Burning?

December 31, 2019
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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?

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What Is a Heat Pump and How Does It Work?

March 15, 2019
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A heat pump is a device that transfers heat from one place to another, from inside to outside or from outside to inside.

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Why Is My Heat Pump Making Loud Noises?

January 27, 2019
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Heat pumps can be expected to make some noise. However, unusually loud noises point to a problem.

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Heat Pump Vs. Furnace

January 13, 2019
Girl in winter clothes is shivering in front of radiator. Fearful expression. Concept for energy crisis or old heating system.

Looking to install a new heater in your home? Your two most popular choices in Davidsonville, MD, are a heat pump and a furnace. But which one to choose? Each one has its own advantages and disadvantages when compared to the other. Here are some things to consider to help you in your decision-making process.…

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Air Conditioners Versus Heat Pumps

December 13, 2018
snow covered air conditioner outside

You’re looking for a new heating-and-cooling system. As you may already be aware, two popular options are heat pumps and the air conditioner/furnace combination. Each system has its own list of benefits and setbacks. Below are some factors differentiating the two systems. Mechanisms During warm weather, air conditioners and heat pumps do more or less…

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