Atlantic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Inc. Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Heat Pump Installation’

This Problem Could Mean You Need to Replace Your Heat Pump

Monday, August 28th, 2023

Heat pumps offer great longevity, energy efficiency, and even save you money on a day-to-day basis whether you’re heating your home or cooling it. They’re powerful machines, but much like air conditioners, there’s a part of them that’s been outmoded to the point that you might have to replace yours.

We’ve handled a lot of heat pump replacement in Sussex County, DE already, and we’ve seen this problem pop up time and time again. Let’s talk about the one repair that your heat pump may not be able to come back from.

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Is a Heat Pump a Good Choice for My Home?

Monday, September 12th, 2022

If you’re asking this question, it’s probably because you’re looking at upgrading either your air conditioning system at the end of the summer or your heating system before the winter cold arrives. (As we’ll soon explain, we hope it’s both.) Although heat pumps aren’t new technology, they’ve only started to recently rise in popularity for homes, and we think this is a great trend. There are plenty of advantages to using heat pumps in Sussex County, DE.

But you want to know if a heat pump is specifically right for your house. The best way to answer that is to work with our HVAC specialists, who can determine what kind of heating and cooling systems are ideal for your household needs. We can provide you with some important general information about heat pumps below to help guide you—but eventually you’ll want to talk to professionals.

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3 Alternatives to a Standard Central Air Conditioning System for Your House

Monday, August 16th, 2021
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You’re interested in installing new air conditioning in Middletown, DE for your home, but you wonder if you have better options than the conventional central AC you’ve used for many years. The answer is “yes,” although determining if any of these alternatives is the right one for your home is something you’ll want to consult HVAC experts on. 

Below we’ve listed the three most common alternatives to the typical central AC system, i.e. a split system with an outdoor condenser and indoor evaporator and blower connected to ductwork. Each alternative has benefits and drawbacks, and our technicians can help you navigate to the best option.

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Should You Replace an Old AC With a Heat Pump?

Monday, September 28th, 2020
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You’ve come to the end of regular air conditioning maintenance and AC repair in Delaware for your home comfort system. The air conditioner is at the close of its service life and it’s time to schedule a replacement. All ACs eventually get there—the important part is deciding what to replace yours with.

“Well, that’s easy,” you say. “Another central air conditioner!”

Of course, that is one option, and it may be the best option. But it isn’t the only one. You might want to consider a heat pump.

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