Sunset Air Blog: Posts Tagged ‘ductless heat pump’

The Difference Between Ducted and Ductless Heat Pumps

Monday, August 7th, 2023

If you’re in the market for a new HVAC system, with all the innovations being made in the world of HVAC lately, you’ve probably heard a lot of different terms and might be wondering what they all mean. For example, you might’ve heard of this “heat pump” that is an air conditioner. Or a “mini split” that is both an air conditioner and a heater.

The real confusion comes when people ask us if they should get a mini split or a heat pump installed. In a nutshell, a mini split IS a ductless heat pump. Most of the time! Are you confused already? Let’s clear up any confusion with a deeper explanation. That way, you can be an informed consumer when it’s time to pull the trigger on a new system. 

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Signs Your Heat Pump Needs Repair

Monday, February 20th, 2023
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Here in the Pacific Northwest, we’ve been known to use our heating systems through the spring until “Juneuary.” That means that in February, we’re quite often only halfway through the heating season.

If you use a heat pump to heat your home, by now you’ve probably got a good idea of how it’s been performing. 

If your heat pump’s performance has been lackluster, it might be time to call us for heat pump repair in Olympia, WA. It’s easier to ignore mediocre performance than it is to ignore a flat-out breakdown in service.

Those small issues can become large problems if they’re not addressed right away. Let’s go over the signs that mean your heat pump is struggling and when they warrant scheduling service.

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Why Ductless Heat Pumps Are Perfect for Pacific Northwest Homes

Monday, February 6th, 2023

Ductless heat pumps are an ideal 2-in-1 heating and cooling option for our mild climate here in the Pacific Northwest. If your home is due for a new heating system, and if you’ve been thinking about adding an air conditioner for our increasingly hot summers, these systems could be exactly what you need for year-round comfort. If you’re not aware of the many advantages of heat pumps, read on to learn what makes these systems so special.

It helps to know how a traditional HVAC system works in order to know how heat pumps are different. 

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