Heat Pumps Articles

Why is My Heat Pump Turning On and Off Frequently?

January 15, 2024
Two Workers Join Residential Geothermal Heating/Cooling Pipe.

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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Why Choose a Variable-Speed Heat Pump?

December 21, 2023
Why Choose a Variable-Speed Heat Pump? Image is a picture of woman texting in front of a window. Outside is snowy.

Choosing the right heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for your Clackamas, OR, home is crucial to ensure comfort, energy efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

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Transitioning Your Heat Pump

December 21, 2023
Transitioning Your Heat Pump. Image is a photograph of a young woman hugging her cat in front of the window.

One reason Oregon 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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Air Conditioners Versus Heat Pumps

May 8, 2023
Image of air conditioner. Air Conditioners Versus Heat Pumps.

In some ways, heat pumps have an edge over the traditional combination of a furnace and central air conditioning (AC) unit. However, no two households are the same, and each option has its pros and cons.

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How to Determine Heat Pump Efficiency

January 25, 2023
How to Determine Heat Pump Efficiency. Image shows couple sitting together and looking at an open laptop.

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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4 Factors to Consider When Buying a Heat Pump

November 11, 2022
Image of a 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. Why? For starters, heat pumps are generally more efficient than a traditional heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system.

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Heat Pump Versus Furnace

February 11, 2022
Heat Pump Versus Furnace

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

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Heat Pump Versus Furnace

September 30, 2021
Heat Pump Versus Furnace

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

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Why Is My Heat Pump Blowing Cold Air?

December 29, 2019
man trying to stay warm and figure out why his home's heat pump is blowing cold air

When it comes to staying warm during the cold winter months, folks in Portland love their heat pumps. Fast, reliable, and cost effective to use, heat pumps are a popular choice in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry. But what if it’s freezing outdoors and your heat pump starts blowing cold air? At…

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How Can I Save Money on My Heating Bill This Winter?

December 16, 2019
Woman looking out the window in the winter after determining how she can save money on her heating bill.

Is your energy bill too high in the winter? Are you looking for ways to cut costs? There are a number of simple things you can do at home to save money. Some of them are bigger projects, but most are simple things you can do in your day-to-day life to help reduce your heat…

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Heat Pump Maintenance Tips For Your Home

November 26, 2019
Woman reading maintenance tips for how to care for her home's heat pump unit.

Most of us tend to take our heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems for granted. As long as they are working, it’s easy to go on day after day without thinking about them. But, like most other things, taking care of your HVAC system through regular maintenance is critical to keeping it in good…

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What is a Heat Pump and How Does it Work?

November 27, 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…

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What is a Heat Pump and How Does it Work?

November 27, 2018
Cooling Fan Air Conditioner on blue wall background.

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…

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Video – What Is A Heat Pump?

July 16, 2018

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

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Video – What Is A Heat Pump?

July 16, 2018

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

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Bryant® Heat Pumps

June 25, 2018

Heat pumps are highly energy-efficient ways to heat and/or cool your home. Whether you’re looking to install a heat pump on its own in your home or one to pair with a gas or oil furnace, we offer Bryant®’s top-performing lines of heat pumps. Our Robben and Sons professionals are well versed in servicing, repairing,…

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Bryant® Heat Pumps

June 25, 2018
This is a Bryant heat pump with a white background.

Heat pumps are highly energy-efficient ways to heat and/or cool your home. Whether you’re looking to install a heat pump on its own in your home or one to pair with a gas or oil furnace, we offer Bryant®’s top-performing lines of heat pumps. Our Robben and Sons professionals are well versed in servicing, repairing,…

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