Heat Pumps Articles

4 Important Heat Pump Maintenance Tips

October 30, 2024
4 Important Heat Pump Maintenance Tips. Photo of a maintenance worker inspecting a heat pump.

How often do you schedule a maintenance visit for the heat pump in your Burlington home? Taking proper care of your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is the best way to ensure it will function efficiently and reach its full service life potential.

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4 Factors to Consider When Buying a Heat Pump

October 15, 2024
4 Factors to Consider When Buying a Heat Pump. Young Couple of Parents Enjoy with Son and Daughter in Nature During a Warm Sunny Day in a Natural Parkland.

So you are looking to invest in a heat pump. You are not alone––many Americans are making the switch. At Foss Heating & Cooling, we want to help you make wise decisions that meet your Anacortes home’s needs.

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Transitioning Your Heat Pump

October 15, 2023
young woman hugging her cat in front of the window.

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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Air Conditioners Versus Heat Pumps

July 17, 2023
Image of a heat pump. Air Conditioners Versus Heat Pumps.

In some ways, heat pumps have an edge over the traditional combination of a furnace and central air conditioning (AC) unit. However, no two households are the same, and each option has its pros and cons.

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How to Determine Heat Pump Efficiency

March 10, 2023
How to Determine Heat Pump Efficiency? A residential heat pump unit sitting outside a home.

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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Air Conditioners Versus Heat Pumps

June 15, 2022
Heat Pump vs AC

Which is better for your home, an air conditioner or a heat pump? Each has their pros and cons. Use these tips to find which is best for you.

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Heat Pump Versus Furnace

November 16, 2021
heat pump turn on

Looking to install a new heater in your Mount Vernon home? Your two most popular choices are a heat pump and a furnace. Each one has advantages and disadvantages when compared to the other.

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Geothermal Basics

January 8, 2021

In this day and age when everyone is concerned about the world’s limited resources and the impact of energy usage on the environment, it’s encouraging to know sustainable solutions are being developed and improved upon. Geothermal heating is one of those technologies that holds the potential to significantly change the way you heat your Burlington home.

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What Is a Heat Pump?

February 27, 2020
What is a heat pump?

A heat pump is a device that transfers heat from one place to another, from inside your home to outside or from outside to inside. In the winter a heat pump works like a heater, extracting heat energy from outside and transferring it inside. In the summer the process reverses and it will remove heat…

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What Is a Heat Pump?

December 28, 2018
A home in Mount Vernon

A heat pump is a device that transfers heat from one place to another, from inside to outside or from outside to inside. In the winter a heat pump works like a heater, extracting heat energy from outside and transferring it inside. In the summer the process reverses and it will remove heat from your…

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