Sound Heating and Air Conditioning Inc. Blog: Archive for October, 2022

What It Means When Your Heat Pump Won’t Switch Modes

Monday, October 17th, 2022

technician-working-on-furnaceFall is in full swing and temperatures are enjoyable and cool. But with winter just around the corner, temperatures will soon be dropping even more. You need your heater or furnace to work right every day around the clock so that your home and family are comfortably warm. But it’s not uncommon for homeowners to switch their heat pump from cooling to heating only to find out that their heat pump won’t switch modes. 

What happens then? A broken heat pump is the last thing you want to deal with, but it’s a possibility. Remember that skipping regular heat pump maintenance can increase the chances that your heat pump won’t switch modes from cooling to heating – and it’s not too late to schedule maintenance for this season. If your heat pump won’t switch modes, give us a call for heat pump repair and our team can get your heat pump working again.

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Improving Your Indoor Air Quality in Winter

Monday, October 3rd, 2022

woman-huddled-in-blanket-drinking-out-of-mugYou want to have great indoor air quality all year long. It’s important to know that your indoor air quality during the winter has its own challenges that are different from the warmer months. When it’s cold outside, you tend to keep your home closed up for longer to prevent the cool air from getting in. This means that you have less ventilation and opportunity for fresh air to get in.

Contaminants like bacteria, mold, and viruses can fester and spread through your home, recirculating each day. The air in your home can also get dry and feel even colder with less humidity in the air. If you’re concerned with your home’s air filtration in Tacoma, WA, our team can help. Learn more about improving your indoor air quality in the winter, and then give us a call to help you reach your indoor air quality goals. 

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