AC Comfort Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Heat Pumps’

How Does an Electric Furnace Fare Against a Heat Pump?

Monday, January 11th, 2021

HVAC-iconsIf you live in an all-electric home, there are several choices available to you when it comes to heating during the winter. The two main ones are the electric furnace and the heat pump. Because we don’t experience fierce winters here in Katy, your heating system will run for only a short season—but that doesn’t mean that just any heater will do. 

In fact, choosing between a heat pump and an electric furnace is a big decision, because it will also affect how you cool the house. A heat pump is a two-in-one system that works as both an air conditioner and a heater, so if you choose a heat pump installation, you’re also making the decision on how you’re cooling the house. If you choose an electric furnace, you’re also deciding to either keep your current AC or install a separate AC unit.

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Warning Signs You Need Heater Repair

Monday, February 11th, 2019

furnace-with-pipesThe weather is Texas can be … weird. That’s why an HVAC company like ours can find itself busy around the year helping people with their air conditioning systems—but still need to be ready in a pinch to help out when heating systems start to suffer from problems. It’s our job to be ready for whatever the shifts in the weather can throw at our customers.

Right now, we’re on the watch for wherever we need to deliver heating repair in Katy, TX. And we want to help you be on the watch as well. The sooner you realize something is wrong, the sooner we can fix it, and the less expensive it is likely to be. Here are some common warning signs that you might need your heater repaired (aside from the obvious, like when the heater doesn’t provide any heat!).

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Don’t Forget to Schedule Heating Maintenance

Monday, October 22nd, 2018

service-blue-markerOur air conditioning systems here in Texas do work all around the year. A warm day is never far off, even in January and February. Because of this, locals often don’t think much about the heating systems in their homes or the important work they do, and they end up forgetting to schedule their annual heating maintenance. This can lead to trouble!

Now that we’re well into the fall, we urge you to arrange for maintenance for your residential heating system with our team. The sooner you call, the easier it is to make a convenient appointment.

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