Heat Pumps Articles

5 Things You Should Know About Geothermal Maintenance

February 15, 2024

One of the benefits of having a geothermal system for your Willowbrook home is the minimal maintenance it requires. Unlike a traditional furnace or air conditioning system that requires regular and sometimes monthly maintenance, a geothermal heat pump system is much more efficient and does not require the same frequency of attention. According to the…

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Video – What Is a Heat Pump?

January 30, 2024
Video - What Is a Heat Pump? Animation of a house and a heat pump circulating air.

A heat pump is a device that transfers heat from one place to another, from inside your home to outside or from outside to inside. In the winter a heat pump works like a heater, extracting heat energy from outside and transferring it inside. In the summer the process reverses and it will remove heat from your home and transfer it outside similar to an air conditioner.

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How to Determine Heat Pump Efficiency

January 15, 2024
How to Determine Heat Pump Efficiency. Couple sitting on the floor drinking out of mugs and eating breakfast.

If you are in the market for a new heat pump, efficiency is probably a key factor in your search. The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) has a universal ranking system for heating and cooling units that serves to help. 

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Transitioning Your Heat Pump

December 15, 2023
Transitioning Your Heat Pump. Close-up of black full inverter heat pump outside in the garden, near wooden pool house on a sunny day. Lens flare on the image.

One reason Illinois homeowners love heat pumps is they function as an all-in-one unit. 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. 

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Why Is My Heat Pump Turning On and Off Frequently?

November 30, 2023
Why Is My Heat Pump Turning On and Off Frequently? - Woman Adjusts her Thermostat.

Homeowners generally favor heat pumps for their efficiency. However, a number of common issues can cause them to run very inefficiently.

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What is a Heat Pump?

August 30, 2023
Grandmother and mother kissing son.

Heat pumps make your Willowbrook home more comfortable by using heat that already exists.It pushes heat from outdoors to indoors (to warm) or pulls heat from indoors to outdoors (to cool).

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4 Factors to Consider When Buying a Heat Pump

June 14, 2023
Image of a technician working with heat pump. 4 Factors to Consider When Buying a Heat Pump.

So you are looking to invest in a heat pump. You are not alone––many Americans are making the switch.

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