Month: November 2016

Mild winters are a great benefit of living in Longview, Texas. Very rarely do we have to endure extreme weather conditions or their consequences. Since we normally don’t need to worry about blasting the heat throughout the fall and winter months, we can consider other options for efficiently heating our homes. Heat pumps move heat, rather than generate it, and are an efficient solution for heating homes in moderate climates. Here’s a look at how these systems work.

Heat Pump Technology

Standard air conditioners and furnaces can consume a lot of electricity when cooling and heating your home. Heat pumps, on the other hand, take heat from one area and move it to where it is needed. That is, during the cooling season, heat is removed from the air in your home and sent outdoors. To heat your home, the unit extracts air from outdoors. Heat pump systems consist of two units: an outdoor condenser and an indoor air handler. Heat pumps can either move heat to and from the air (air source heat pumps) or the ground (geothermal heat pumps).

Benefits and Drawbacks

Since heat pumps simply move heat, they operate with higher efficiency. Older model systems don’t have the power of a standard HVAC system, so in extreme climates, they will not be able to cool or heat your home efficiently. Newer designs can work very well even when temperatures dip below freezing. Heat pumps are also safer to operate, require less maintenance, and often have longer lifespans.

Once again, despite the many efficiency benefits of heat pumps, they do not work well in every situation. If you are considering a geothermal heat pump, make sure to get a consultation from one of our experienced technicians. We won’t just sell you a system; we’ll make sure that it is ideal for your needs.

A heat pump is a great cooling or heating option to consider for your Texas home. To start saving money with a heat pump, call JD’s A/C and Heating today at (903) 759-7483.

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Do you bring a coupon book to the grocery store? Have you become a master bargainer? Whether you’re this serious about saving money or not, no one can complain about saving a little cash. Unfortunately, homeowners in Longview, Texas, are likely wasting energy and losing money in ways they don’t even realize. Understanding how you may be using and maintaining your HVAC system incorrectly can help you to save money and energy.

Wrong HVAC System Size

HVAC systems are not one size fits all. One system may work perfectly in one home but be very inefficient in another. Whether you live in an older home or you’re just worried that your HVAC system could be improperly sized for the needs of your home, contact your local HVAC technician. Your techs at JD’s can let you know if you’re losing energy and money because of an incorrectly sized HVAC system.

Poor Temperature Control

We all want to be comfortable. On cold days, it’s tempting to blast the heat, and vice versa on hot days. However, no matter how well your HVAC system performs, you’re wasting energy if the temperature in your home is drastically different from the air outside. We’re not saying to suffer in a home that’s too hot or cold, but when the situation permits, try to keep your indoor temperature as close as possible to the temperature outside.

Lack of Maintenance

Without regular maintenance, an HVAC system does not run as efficiently as it could. Professional maintenance ensures that all components of an HVAC system are in their best condition and performing as efficiently as possible. If you’ve forgotten to have your system maintained for a year or more, give your local HVAC contractor a call today.

Saving energy is as simple as addressing your HVAC system’s performance. If your system is performing efficiently, then every bit of energy is going where it belongs. To stop the energy waste caused by your HVAC system, give JD’s Air Conditioning a call today at (903) 759-7483.

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