Pros and Cons of Heat Pumps in Cold-Weather Climate
October 21st, 2024Designed to operate efficiently even when temperatures plunge, cold weather heat pumps can provide significant benefits for homeowners who live in areas with frigid winters.
Heat Pumps Posts
5 Reasons Homeowners are Switching to a Heat Pump
January 1st, 2024With options like cold-weather heat pumps, there’s never been a better time to upgrade from a central furnace or AC to a heat pump. Let’s go over 5 reasons why.
How to Tell If Your Heat Pump Is Low on Refrigerant
February 25th, 2015Refrigerant is the lifeblood of any heat pump system. A heat pump moves heat from one place to another by evaporating and condensing refrigerant to capture and release heat in different areas, depending on the mode it’s using. Without sufficient refrigerant, a heat pump would lose the ability to actually operate as a heating or cooling system.
How the Reversing Valve Works in Your Heat Pump
December 17th, 2014Have you ever wondered how your heat pump can offer both heating and cooling? It’s because of a special component called a reversing valve. This valve is a bit complex, which is why, should a problem develop with it, it’s best to hire a professional for repair. Without the reversing valve, your heat pump wouldn’t be able to heat and cool. So how does this component work? Let’s take a look.
My Heat Pump Won’t Turn On! What Should I Do?
January 21st, 2014It’s the emergency you don’t want to occur in the middle of a rough winter: suddenly discovering that your heat pump won’t come on when it should. Is it broken and can you do anything about it?
Will a Heat Pump in Pittsburgh Work Year ‘Round?
August 21st, 2013Heat pumps are designed to both heat and cool your home. They essentially pull the heat from the air and transfer it to another location, moving heat out of your home when you need it to be cool, and absorbing it from the outside…
Why Consider Installing a Heat Pump?
June 4th, 2013If you’re in the market for a new cooling system, there is an unprecedented variety of system types and brands. The selection process is critical to the future of your comfort, however, and should not be taken lightly. You should consider…
Benefits of Using a Heat Pump in Pittsburgh
April 1st, 2013At Boehmer Heating & Cooling, we do everything we can to ensure that our clients are able to keep their homes comfortable throughout the entire year. That is why we offer such a great selection of home heating and air conditioning systems to choose from…
McKeesport Heating Question: What Is the Most Efficient Way to Heat My Home?
October 22nd, 2012When it comes to heating, efficiency is one of the main factors most people take into consideration in McKeesport. There are quite a few different options in terms of home heating, including oil, gas and electric furnaces, heat pumps, and boilers…
