Heat Pumps Articles

Geothermal Basics

November 14, 2022
Image of the schematics of a home with geothermal. Geothermal Basics.
Geothermal heating has been around for more than five decades. It’s the process of using the Earth’s natural heat, just under the surface, to warm your home’s air and water as well as cool your home in the summer. Continue Reading

Transitioning Your Heat Pump

October 13, 2021
Heat pump in a atria in Weiser, ID
Instead of purchasing and maintaining a separate furnace and air conditioning system, you can simply transition your heat pump from the heat setting to the cooling setting and vice versa as seasons warrant.  Continue Reading

Why Is My Heat Pump Freezing Up?

January 15, 2021
Winter landscape seen through the window, and green plant, Why is my heat pump freezing up
Our team at Comfort Zone 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. Continue Reading

Heat Pump Versus Furnace

December 29, 2020
heat pump versus furnace, hand adjusting thermostat
Looking to install a new heater in your Weiser home? Your two most popular choices are a heat pump and a furnace. Each one has advantages and disadvantages when compared to the other. Continue Reading

Heat Pump Maintenance Tips

September 22, 2020
Bolts and English Wrenches
Now is the best time to get maintenance done on your heat pump. Our team wants to help by sharing the following information and tips to help. Continue Reading

Why Is My Heat Pump Blowing Hot Air on the Cool Setting?

August 19, 2020
Time to Finish Work
Is your home’s heat pump blowing hot air instead of cool air? Our team wants to share five reasons your heat pump might be acting this way. Continue Reading

Why Is My Heat Pump Blowing Cold Air?

December 27, 2019
Black woman drinking hot tea and feeling comfortable
When it comes to staying warm during the cold winter months, folks in Ontario, OR and Weiser, ID, love their heat pumps. Fast, reliable, and cost effective to use, heat pumps are a popular choice in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry. But what if it’s freezing outdoors and your heat pump starts… Continue Reading

Four Factors to Consider When Buying a Heat Pump

February 11, 2019
Heat pump family.
Heat pumps are more efficient than traditional heating or cooling systems and offer both heating and cooling, leading many home owners to make the switch… Continue Reading

Why Is My Heat Pump Turning On and Off Frequently?

October 22, 2018
Angry woman on the phone.
When a heat pump short cycles, it’s having trouble heating or cooling your home. The unit can’t maintain the set temperature, so it restarts over. Continue Reading

Heat Pump vs. Furnace

December 11, 2017
Technician repairing Gas Furnace.
Looking to install a new heater in your home? Your two most popular choices in Fruitland, ID, are a heat pump and a furnace. But which one to choose? Continue Reading