If you notice ice forming on the outside part of your heat pump this winter, don’t ignore it. Heat pump ice could be a sign of a serious problem with your system. If you’re not careful, it could cause widespread issues up to and including full-system breakdowns. Let’s take a look at what causes heat pump ice, and when it can be a threat to your system.
Carney All Seasons Blog: Archive for November, 2016
Beware of Heat Pump Ice This Winter
Monday, November 28th, 2016What The Geothermal Tax Credit Expiration Means for You
Monday, November 21st, 2016One of the things that has really propelled the growth of green technology over the decades has been government subsidies. For example, a very generous 30% tax credit has been in place for years for those who install systems like geothermal heat pumps. Unfortunately, parts of that tax credit are expiring at the end of this year. Geothermal systems are part of the provisions that are expiring. If you want to have a new geothermal system installed in your home, now is the time to do it.
What You Need to Know About Your Water Heater Anode Rod
Monday, November 14th, 2016Water heaters deal with water more or less constantly, from the time they are installed to the time they are replaced. One issue that any system dealing with water will eventually encounter is rust. If water is in contact with steel, the steel will eventually oxidize. Why is it that water heater tanks seem so resistant to rust, then? The answer lies in a small part called the anode rod. Let’s take a look at what the anode rod does for your water heater system.
Signs You Need a New Furnace
Monday, November 7th, 2016The coldest part of the year is not far off at all, which means strain on your heating system is going to be at its most severe before too long. If your furnace is unable to keep your home warm through another winter, it’s best that you replace it now. You don’t want it breaking down on you in the middle of the coldest month of the year, do you? Let’s take a look at some of the signs that you need a new furnace.