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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 […]
Read articleA family called in after their furnace struggled to keep rooms warm and ran loudly through the night. With wet, chilly weather common here from October through April, they wanted a reliable upgrade that would bring quieter, more consistent heat to their Lake Stevens home. 1. What the Homeowner Was Experiencing Before the Call Uneven […]
Read articleThey called after a week of chilly, wet mornings when showers kept dropping from hot to lukewarm. With winter still hanging on in the Pacific Northwest, reliable hot water is something no homeowner wants to gamble on. 1. What the Homeowner Was Experiencing Before the Call Showers that started hot but cooled mid-use Reduced flow […]
Read articleThey were tired of the furnace running constantly while some rooms stayed chilly. With wet, cold nights settling in across the neighborhood, the homeowner wanted a quieter, more consistent solution that would work through a full Pacific Northwest winter. 1. What the Homeowner Was Experiencing Before the Call Uneven heating between living areas and upstairs […]
Read articleThe homeowners called on a damp Everett morning because their heat pump was running but the house stayed chilly. With October through April still ahead, they were worried about losing reliable heat during the wet cold season. What the homeowner was experiencing before the call Heat pump fan and compressor were running but indoor registers […]
Read articleTheir furnace was short cycling and the house wouldn’t hold a steady temperature, so the homeowner called worried about comfort and safety as the wet season settles in. Short, frequent heating runs and inconsistent warmth are a clear sign something was wrong inside the system. Short cycling led us to a cracked heat exchanger When […]
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