Fulmer Heating & Cooling Blog: Posts Tagged ‘heat pump’

Why You Should Consider a Heat Pump

Monday, December 26th, 2022

If you’ve had to call for heater repair in Lexington, SC, you may be wondering how much longer your heater will last. While no one looks forward to the day their heater needs replacement, the good news is that there are other options for heating your home that might serve you better. In fact, homeowners have never had so many heating and cooling options!

Heat pumps are an ideal 2-in-1 HVAC option for our climate here in South Carolina. These energy-efficient systems could be exactly what you need to get the best level of year-round comfort for your home. If you’re not aware of the many advantages of heat pumps, read on to learn what makes these systems so special.

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Prepping Your Heat Pump For the Switch

Monday, March 9th, 2020
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Heat pumps in Columbia, SC are fantastic home comfort systems. Not only are they efficient with their energy use, quiet during operation, and able to offer custom control over your comfort, but they can also provide temperature-controlled air all year long. This is because a heat pump can offer both heating and cooling power to your home.

While this switch from heating mode to cooling mode can be as easy as switching the mode on the thermostat, things may not always be this simple. We want to make sure you can enjoy the comfort you deserve, so we want to give you some quick tips that will help you make sure your heat pump is fully ready to go come cooling season.

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Why Cool My Home with a Heat Pump?

Monday, April 24th, 2017

question-markAir conditioning is a major point of consideration here in South Carolina, where the heat and humidity of the summer season is practically the stuff of legend. If you are serious about cooling your home effectively and efficiently, it is important that you have a great air conditioner in place and that you have that system routinely serviced by skilled, trained professionals. However, it is also important that you choose your air conditioner with care if and when the time comes to invest in a new system.

Many homeowners that take the time to really review their home cooling options wind up going with a heat pump in Irmo, SC. Upon review, you may find yourself following suit. We’d like to share some information with you regarding the benefits of using a heat pump, and the way in which they operate. If you do decide that a heat pump is right for your home, be sure to schedule your heat pump services with the professionals on our team.

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Need a New AC? Skip the Ductwork!

Monday, February 13th, 2017

ductless-blowerOne of the benefits of living in our area is that the winter season tends to come and go fairly quickly. While many areas of the country are bracing for more frigid temperatures still to come, residents in South Carolina are already looking forward to the Spring warm up. Before long, we’ll even be reaching for the thermostat in order to cool our homes down with our air conditioners. If you hope to do so successfully, you may need to replace that old air conditioner that has been struggling the last few seasons.

If you are starting to think about replacing your air conditioner, or if you have a new construction project underway that will require an HVAC system to be installed, we strongly recommend that you give ductless mini splits some serious attention. Forgoing the use of air ducts in your home can benefit you in a few different ways. Keep the following information in mind when choosing your new air conditioner, and be sure to schedule your ductless mini split installation in Irmo, SC with our team.

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What Makes the Heat Pump Such an Efficient Heater?

Monday, December 26th, 2016

Heat pumps of all kinds, from traditional air-source heat pumps to ductless mini splits and geothermal systems, are renowned for their energy efficiency. Geothermal systems exchange heat with the ground, whereas air-source heat pumps and ductless mini splits exchange heat with the air. We’re going to focus on basic air-source heat pumps today, but the technology and heating methods of all are based on the same principle of heat transfer.

Before we get into the specifics of how heat pumps heat homes so efficiently, we do want to remind you that any heating system is really only as good as the services it receives. That is why we encourage you to schedule your heat pump services in Newberry, SC with our team. That way, the job will be done right!

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When Replacing an HVAC System, Keep the Heat Pump in Mind

Monday, August 22nd, 2016

When last we posted here, we mentioned that geothermal systems are a great option to consider when it comes to a heating replacement. These systems allow you to enjoy both effective cooling and very efficient heating, offering you year round comfort with just one system. We should also note that a geothermal system is not right for everyone, though.

This doesn’t mean that you cannot take advantage of heat pump technology, of course. You may also choose to use an air-source heat pump in Irmo, SC. There are many benefits in doing so. Dial our number today if, after reading the following post, you have any questions.

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Why Choose a Heat Pump?

Monday, February 15th, 2016

There is no shortage of options when it comes to the way in which you keep your home comfortable throughout the year. If you are thinking about investing in new HVAC equipment, you may actually feel a bit overwhelmed by the sheer number of systems available for installation in your home. Before you rush into anything, though, it is important that you consider all of your options. One that is well-worth your consideration is the heat pump. Before investing in a new home comfort system, read the following information. You may just decide that using a heat pump in Columbia, SC is right for you.

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