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Heat Pump Versus Furnace

December 21, 2022

Looking to install a new heater in your Gilbert home? Your two most popular choices are a heat pump and a furnace. Each one has advantages and disadvantages when compared to the other.

Four Factors to Consider When Buying a Heat Pump

April 15, 2022

So you are looking to invest in a heat pump. We want to help you make the best decision for your home’s needs with these four tips.

Why Does My Heat Pump Smell Like It Is Burning?

February 17, 2022

You turn on your heat pump and smell something burning. What should you do? Here are five common reasons for your system’s burning smell.

Why Is My Heat Pump Freezing Up?

November 15, 2021

Is your heat pump freezing up? To help sort things out, here are the six usual suspects causing heat pumps to freeze up.

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

August 13, 2021

Is your heat pump blowing hot air on the cool setting? Our team wants to help by sharing five reasons this is happening and how to fix it.

How Can I Get My Heat Pump to Last Longer?

May 28, 2021

From our Red Mountain team, here are five steps you can use to keep your home’s heat pump in top shape and help it last longer.

Transitioning Your Heat Pump

April 16, 2021

Spring is here and we want you to know how to transition your home’s heat pump from heating to cooling safely and effectively.

Heat Pump Versus Furnace

January 15, 2021

Looking to install a new heater in your home? The most popular choices are a heat pump and a furnace. Here are their pros and cons.

Why Is My Heat Pump Making Loud Noises?

October 15, 2020

Is your home’s heat pump making a strange loud noise? Here are five common noises to keep an ear out for and what to do.

Heat Pump Maintenance Tips

October 8, 2020

Does your heat pump need maintenance? Our team wants to help you out by sharing the following information and tips.

Whether to Install a Heat Pump or Air Conditioner

May 3, 2019

There are a number of things to consider when choosing to install a heat pump or a traditional AC/furnace system in your Fountain Hills home or office…

Why Is My Heat Pump Tripping the Circuit Breaker?

December 17, 2018

Heat pumps can cause your circuit breaker to trip for a variety of reasons. Though it might be frustrating, remember your circuit breaker is there to protect you. trip may just be a fluke, but repeated tripping indicates an error that needs to be corrected. To help you identify potential problems, Red Mountain Air came…

Why Is My Heat Pump Turning On and Off Frequently?

November 27, 2018

Homeowners generally favor heat pumps for their efficiency. However, internal errors can cause them to run extremely inefficiently. When your unit turns on and off continuously, this can drive up your energy bill significantly and damage its parts, leading to both repairs and part replacements. This phenomenon is known as short cycling. When a heat…

What Is a Heat Pump and How Does It Work?

November 13, 2018

A heat pump is a device that transfers heat from one place to another, from inside 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…

What Are the Benefits of Heat Pumps?

February 17, 2018

What Are Heat Pumps? Heat Pumps are basically air conditioning units that can also provide heat. Heat pumps have many benefits including decreasing energy (electricity) usage by 30-60% by more efficiently converting energy to heat, providing a source for medium to fast heating and providing both heating and cooling capacities. Heat Pumps are an alternative…