Heat Pumps Articles

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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4 Factors to Consider When Buying a Heat Pump

February 15, 2023
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So you are looking to invest in a heat pump. You are not alone––many Americans are making the switch.

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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 New Mexico 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 30, 2019
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You turn on your heat pump, and you smell something burning. What should you do?

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What Is a Heat Pump and How Does It Work?

November 14, 2018
Air conditioning heat pumps on the side of a house

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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Three Reasons to Consider a Geothermal Heat Pump

October 15, 2018
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Geothermal heat pumps have been in use since the 1940s and heat and cool homes wonderfully. They use the constant temperature of the earth for their heat medium instead of the outside air temperature. In Albuquerque, NM area, there are many options specific for this climate and terrain. Different models offer many possibilities for more…

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