Heat Pump Articles

What Is a Heat Pump?

March 30, 2024
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Heat pumps provide heating and cooling capabilities—there’s no need to supplement your heat pump with an air conditioner.

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How to Determine Heat Pump Efficiency

January 15, 2024
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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Why Is My Heat Pump Freezing Up?

December 30, 2023
Why Is My Heat Pump Freezing Up? Image is a photograph of a frozen heat pump on a home's exterior.

Our team at ENTEK Corporation 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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Why Choose a Variable-Speed Heat Pump?

November 15, 2023
Why Choose a Variable-Speed Heat Pump? Image is a photograph of a woman texting by a window and holding a coffee mug.

Choosing the right heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for your La Center, WA home is crucial to ensure comfort, energy efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

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4 Factors to Consider When Buying a Heat Pump

August 8, 2023
Image of a technician working on a heat pump. 4 Factors to Consider When Buying a Heat Pump.

So you are looking to invest in a heat pump. You are not alone—many Americans are making the switch.
Why? For starters, heat pumps are generally more efficient than a traditional heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. What is more, they offer both heating and cooling, so they are versatile.

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