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Quick answer: For most Snohomish County homes, a heat pump is a strong choice. Our winters are mild and damp, which suits heat pumps well, and a heat pump also gives you air conditioning in summer. A gas furnace still makes sense if you want very hot air on the coldest nights. A dual-fuel system […]
Read articleQuick answer: If your heat pump blows cool air for a few minutes while steam rises from the outdoor unit, it is in defrost mode. That is normal. If it blows cold air for more than about 15 minutes, the outdoor unit is covered in a solid block of ice, or the outdoor fan is […]
Read articleQuick answer: Repair your furnace if it is less than about 15 years old and the problem is a single, affordable part. Replace it if it is 15 years or older, needs a major part such as a heat exchanger, or keeps breaking down. A simple rule of thumb: multiply the furnace age by the […]
Read articleQuick answer: If your heat goes out, check three things first: the thermostat (set to Heat, set above room temperature, fresh batteries), the power to your furnace (the switch near the unit and the breaker), and the air filter. If the system still will not run, or you smell gas or something burning, turn it […]
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