ThermAll Heating, Cooling & Electric Blog: Archive for the ‘Heat Pumps’ Category

How Does a Heat Pump Change Between Heating and Cooling Mode?

Monday, March 25th, 2024

Heat pumps are versatile HVAC systems that can both heat and cool spaces efficiently. But have you ever wondered how they seamlessly switch between heating and cooling modes? Understanding the mechanism behind this transition can provide insight into the functioning of these devices.

ThermAll Heating, Cooling & Electric provides heat pump service in Yakima, WA, and is knowledgeable in the workings of heat pumps. In this article, we will delve into the inner workings of heat pumps and explore how they switch between heating and cooling modes.

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How a Heat Pump Can Get Stuck in One Mode

Monday, January 15th, 2024

We love heat pumps here in Washington State. They’re an ideal way to provide comfort for a home around the year. During our summers, they have the power of the best air conditioning systems to cool down a house without excessive energy waste. Then, during our winters, heat pumps always have enough thermal energy outdoors to pull into a house to keep it cozy—and with far less electrical power than a furnace uses.

Because heat pumps can switch between heating and cooling modes, they can also run into a malfunction where they get stuck in one mode or another. You may run into trouble during the winter and discover your heat pump will only work in cooling mode when you turn it on. Not a good situation in cold weather! We’ll take a look at why a heat pump might have this problem and when you’ll need to call us for heat pump repair in Ellensburg, WA.

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5 Best Reasons to Consider a Ductless Mini Split Installation

Monday, January 1st, 2024

As heat pumps become more popular as options for home heating, there’ll be an increase in interest in the ductless version of heat pumps: ductless mini splits. These systems have been popular in Japan (where they were first used) and Europe for decades, and now they’re getting into more businesses and homes in the US.

Does your home have a use for ductless heating and cooling? It’s a good question to ask. Not every house will benefit from ductless mini splits in Ellensburg, WA, but many will. Today, we’re going to look at the five best reasons to consider installing one of these systems in your home.

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Yes, Your Heat Pump Needs Fall Maintenance

Monday, September 11th, 2023

Fall is approaching, and that’s when people’s minds turn to thoughts of heating maintenance.

Okay, we’re being a touch optimistic. We wish more people would think of heating maintenance at the start of fall, because that’s the best time to schedule it. It is also one of the most important home maintenance tasks you need done before winter arrives, or else you may end up with a non-working heater on one of the coldest days of the year.

But what if you have a heat pump? You had it maintenance for it back in spring, so you should be good, right?

Well, you’d be good if you only used your heat pump during the summer. But heat pumps are meant to work all around the year. The whole reason for having a heat pump is that you have cooling and heating combined into a single system. If you want your heat pump to serve you dutifully and efficiently during the coming winter, you’ll need to schedule fall heat pump service in Yakima, WA to maintain it.

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Some of the Best Benefits of Heat Pumps

Monday, July 17th, 2023

We’re big proponents of heat pumps, and we’re definitely not alone. The last few years have seen a big push for heat pumps as an alternative to the standard combination of air conditioners and furnaces (either gas or electric), and more and more homes are discovering the numerous benefits of making this change.

If you’re considering a heat pump installation in Ellensburg, WA or elsewhere in our service area, we want to encourage you. Below are some of the best advantages of making the switch to a heat pump for your home comfort.

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I See Smoke Coming From My Heat Pump! What’s Wrong?

Monday, February 13th, 2023

First, take a deep breath. Your heat pump is almost certainly not on fire. In fact, it’s probably working just the way it’s supposed to.

If this is the first winter you’ve used a heat pump to provide comfort to your home, then we’re not surprised that you might find this sight alarming. A heat pump works similarly to an air conditioner, and if you see smoke coming off your air conditioning system’s outdoor unit, that’s a big problem, likely some kind of electrical fire. This is extremely rare, but not impossible.

However, that “smoke” you see rising from your heat pump isn’t smoke at all, as we’ll explain.

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