Heating Articles

What Is a Heat Pump?

January 18, 2023
What Is a Heat Pump? Image shows heat pump on home exterior.

What’s the best way to preserve resources? Working with what you already have. Heat pumps make your Wenatchee home more comfortable by using heat that already exists. It pushes heat from outdoors to indoors (to warm) or pulls heat from indoors to outdoors (to cool).

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Why Is My Heat Pump Freezing Up?

February 4, 2022
Why Is My Heat Pump Freezing Up?

Our team at Jacob’s HVAC/R regularly gets calls about frozen heat pumps. Though common, a heat pump freeze-up usually means your system’s components are not working correctly. Sometimes you can fix it yourself. But oftentimes, you will need to call a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) professional, like us, as the problem may require a part replacement or complex repair.

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How Do I Know When It’s Time to Buy a New Furnace?

December 16, 2021
How Do I Know it's Time for a New Furnace?

Nobody wants a problem with their furnace—but even the most efficient systems have to be replaced at some point.

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5 Ways to Lower Your Winter Heating Bill

November 16, 2021
Lower Your Winter Heating Bill

When the temperature gets low, your energy bill gets high. That’s because you spend more time indoors during the winter. And we don’t blame you—it can get pretty cold here in Washington.

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