How concerned should you be if your heat pump freezes over?  Maybe not very—at least, not just yet. If a light coating of frost appears on the heat pump’s external coils, as well as the refrigerant lines that run into the house, it probably just means the outdoor temperature’s dropped to 40 degrees or below and the amount of water vapor in the air is above 70 percent. Since the heat pump coil typically runs about 20 degrees lower than the outdoor temperature, dew forming on the cold coil and refrigerant conduit freezes into a dusty layer of frost.

Many homeowners with heat pumps cringe every time they open their electric bill in the winter because they know the bill will be high. Heat pumps can keep your home comfortable in the winter, however you need to know how they work to keep your electric bill under control.

There is nothing more important than performing maintenance on your HVAC system if you would like to see it run at maximum performance. While there are a lot of parts to maintain, it is easy to forget about the importance of the heat pump cooling system.

When you're choosing a new heat pump, sizing it correctly will ensure that it will perform at the efficiency level the manufacturer promises.

It’s spring — the ideal time to take care of your heat pump. Heat pumps require two seasonal maintenance appointments: one in the spring to prep the system for the cooling season ahead and one in the fall to prepare for heating service.

As you finish up your spring cleaning and get ready for summer, don’t forget to put the heat pump on your list. Keeping it clean and free from debris will lower your energy bills and help prevent the need for costly repairs.

When the cost of filling up your car makes you wince in pain, it's natural to think about how you might save money on energy. You can't control gas prices, but you can make plans to set aside your tax return for a heat pump, a highly efficient heating and cooling system. You should see the payback in the form of lower energy bills in no time.

In both winter and summer, your heat pump works hard to keep your home comfortable. To keep it in the best shape possible, you need to have routine heat pump maintenance performed. This will keep it running efficiently, lower repair costs, and prolong the heat pump's life.