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Heat Pumps Can Be Efficient When Used Correctly

September 8, 2022 / Posted in: Builders, Dealers, DIY

Climate change concerns have led a move away from gas heating for single family homes in order to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Around 20% of GHG emissions are the result of residential energy use in the US.

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Heat Pump and Air Conditioner Condenser Locations Matter

May 2, 2022 / Posted in: Builders, Dealers, DIY

Some installers believe that placing these systems in a garage or attic space may make the system more efficient by decreasing the difference in temperature. But it’s precisely because of these disparate temperatures that you should place your heat pump and air conditioner condenser outside.

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