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Archive for April, 2023

Homeowners Need to Know This About Thermocouples

Monday, April 24th, 2023
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If you have a furnace that uses a pilot light, you may have heard of thermocouples. But you may be wondering, what does a thermocouple do exactly? The short answer is that it is a safety mechanism that protects your furnace and home.

If you don’t already have a thermocouple on your furnace, you definitely want to invest in one sooner rather than later, and our team is here to help. Keep reading to learn more about this valuable addition to your home‘s furnace, and how it works. Then give us a call to schedule thermocouple installation for your heater.

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Is it Okay to Leave Your Heat Pump on Constantly?

Monday, April 10th, 2023
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If you have a heat pump, you may be wondering, should I leave my heat pump on all the time? It’s a question we get from many homeowners. While some people do leave their heat pumps on around the clock all year long, it’s not something that we advise. 

Your heat pump is already a system that is all-in-one heating and cooling, so it doesn’t get a break for half of the year while another system kicks in. You can keep reading to learn more about best practices for taking care of your heat pump, including turning it off occasionally. 

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