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Heat Pumps Offer Heating and Cooling, But Are They Better Than Your AC?

Monday, August 28th, 2023

Central air conditioning has been around for a long time, and it’s one of the most reliable choices for home cooling for a reason. These machines last 10–15 years, sometimes longer, and simply get the job done. But heat pumps have been stirring the pot lately, so the question is: which machine is better for your home?

With heating and cooling in Fenton, you usually need two different machines. But we’re about to explain what heat pumps can do, and whether or not they could even potentially replace your air conditioner.

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Your Homeowner’s Guide to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)

Monday, February 27th, 2023

If you’ve heard about the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and are wondering about how it affects you as a homeowner, you’re not alone. The IRA affects homeowners across the United States, and if you know how to leverage it, you can improve your home while taking enormous tax rebates.

It’s important to note that tax rebates are paid out to the purchaser or homeowner regardless of whether a tax is payable or not, whereas tax incentives reduce the amount of tax on an item to encourage purchases.

From home insulation to new appliances and installing a new heat pump, you can take advantage of this 10-year program. Here is what you need to know:

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How Long Does Heat Pump Installation Take?

Monday, January 16th, 2023
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You’ve seen that heat pumps can cut your heating and cooling costs in half. Your current HVAC system already has one foot out the door, so what’s stopping you from an upgrade?

Time. It’s important to know how much time these installations take so you can plan your busy schedule around them.

We’re here to tell you that heat pump installation doesn’t have to take a long time. We’ll break down everything you need to know before calling for your first heat pump installation right now.

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The Basics to Know About Your First Heat Pump

Monday, October 24th, 2022
Heat pump unit outside of a home.

If you’re considering getting a heat pump instead of going for a standard heater, there’s a few things you should know. Let’s talk about some benefits and disadvantages about your heat pump, as well as how they work differently in summer vs. winter. It’s important to know everything you can expect after your first heat pump installation.

How Heat Pumps Work in Summer

During the summer months, warm air from inside your home moves into your heat pump unit. That heat transfers into the cold liquid refrigerant, the refrigerant turns into a low-temperature gas, and then the cold air moves through your ducts into your home.

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Changing to a Heat Pump—What Do You Need to Know?

Monday, April 15th, 2019

question-mark-badgeBetween the winter chill and the summer roast is the ideal time to have a new HVAC system installed. If you’ve suspected that your current heater and air conditioner are coming near the end of their usefulness, when air conditioning and heating repair in Highland, MI are no longer cost-effective, then talk to our HVAC installation pros. We’ll be glad to make your home happy with an excellent new AC and heater …

… or maybe we only need to install one system! A heat pump takes care of the heating and cooling needs for your house in a single installation. We recommend looking into a heat pump for your home if you plan to upgrade both your heater and AC this spring. Here are a few things you should know about making this change.

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How Does a Heat Pump Both Cool and Heat?

Monday, June 26th, 2017

heating-and-cooling-housesWhen it’s time to replace a central air conditioning system in a house, a homeowner will face a number of different options. One of them is to remove both the air conditioner and the heater and put in a heat pump instead. Since heaters and air conditioners are usually installed at the same time in a new home, they’ll probably be ready for a replacement around the same time. A heat pump allows a home to have its heating and cooling needs for all around the year taken care of with a single installation.

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