Triple-O Heating, Cooling, Electrical & Plumbing Blog: Archive for the ‘Heat Pumps’ Category

Yes, a Heat Pump Can Meet Your Home Heating Needs

Monday, December 18th, 2023

Heat pumps are rapidly growing in popularity as more homes look toward superior energy efficiency and shift away from using natural gas for winter heat. Although heat pump technology isn’t new, many people are still unfamiliar with how they work. Because there’s a large amount of outdated information about heat pumps, it’s easy for homeowners shopping for a new heating installation in Batavia, NY to think heat pumps simply aren’t a viable option for the colder weather.

We want to squash this myth. If you don’t read any further, please know that current technology allows heat pump to work effectively and efficiently in colder climates. A heat pump may not be suitable for all homes, but we strongly advise homeowners investigate them as a possibility.

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FAQ: Where Does a Heat Pump Get Its Heat During Winter?

Monday, January 16th, 2023

This is a question that we often get from customers. It’s something that often confuses customers who are new to the technology of the heat pump. It wasn’t until fairly recently that heat pumps started to make a big impact in home comfort after many years as the standard for commercial buildings.

The terminology of heat pumps is a bit bewildering (they’re based on air conditioning technology and also deliver cooling). When people find out how they work, they’ll immediately have more questions, such as “Where is the heat pump getting this outdoor heat during the winter?”

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Why Is My Heat Pump Stuck in Cooling Mode?

Monday, November 7th, 2022

As the weather cools down, homeowners who use heat pumps for year-round comfort will get to enjoy the best benefit of these systems: it only takes a simple adjustment to the thermostat and suddenly the heat pump goes from delivering cooled air to delivering warm air.

Or least, it should. Any heat pump can suffer from a malfunction—such as staying stuck in cooling mode or simply pushing out room temperature air. If you’re currently having this problem, you’ll want to know why and what to do about it.

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Heat Pumps vs. Air Conditioners

Monday, August 15th, 2022

Heat pumps are becoming more popular in residential homes today. They’ve even received coverage from major media outlets because of the benefits they can offer not only to homes but the whole country thanks to their lower energy use and reduced emissions. 

We offer heat pump service in Rochester, NY and we think they’re great HVAC systems. We want more people to know what they’re about, so below we’ve done a breakdown of the differences between an air conditioner and a heat pump.

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Heat Pumps 101 From Triple-O

Monday, March 21st, 2022

We are glad to offer heat pump service in Brockport, NY: installation, replacement, repair, and maintenance. But you may be one of those homeowners who have never dealt with heat pumps before and don’t know much about how they work or the benefits they can provide. We wrote this post just for you!

We’ll go over the basics of heat pumps and what you can expect from them. Our team is available to answer any other questions you may have when it comes to heat pumps.

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