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2023 has brought some changes to the HVAC industry and with those changes are details and vocabulary every homeowner should know about. Previously, the industry has used something called seasonal energy efficiency rating system, often known as SEER.
SEER measures air conditioner and heat pump cooling efficiency, by taking the cooling output for a typical cooling season and dividing it by the total electric energy input during the same time frame.
Heat pumps are the highly energy-efficient alternative to central air conditioning, boilers, and gas furnaces. But do they actually replace all of those different HVAC units at once?
Yes and no. There are some operating restrictions, such as extreme temperatures, but heat pumps really can do the job of both a furnace and air conditioner.
They work differently than you’d expect. Let’s start right from the beginning.
There are two types of heat pumps. The first one is air source heat pumps, which move air from inside your home to the outside of your home. They don’t actually generate new heat; they move or “pump” it from one area to another.
Then you have ground source heat pumps, sometimes referenced as geothermal heat pumps. These use a closed loop system that’s either filled with water or refrigerant. It moves through pipes that go into the ground outside.
When it’s cold out, water or refrigerant actually heats up as it travels through the underground pipe. When it comes back to the surface, the heat that it generates is then pumped into your home.
Take that as literally as you want–heat pumps have identical functions to air conditioners. They use refrigerant and pull hot air from inside your home, releasing it outdoors, and pushing cool air into your living space.
There’s no distinct difference in the operational capabilities of heat pumps over air conditioners for cooling your home. Both are effective solutions, but only one doubles as a heater.
Heat pumps are extremely energy efficient, but this changes based on the temperature. In extreme cold, heat pumps have a hard time because they’re not actually generating new heat.
The amount of energy your heat pump will use to heat your home increases as the outside temperature drops. In most climates in the US, heat pumps will work effectively and extreme ranges shouldn’t be a major issue if you’re considering switching to a heat pump.
Our team of Home Performance Experts has served the I-5 corridor from Blaine to Marysville, Oak Harbor to Concrete, and the San Juan Islands since 1972 with a mission of Improving Lives™. We look forward to serving you too! Contact Barron Heating & Air Conditioning today for heat pump installation.
We’re going on a furnace hunt and giving away free air conditioning to the owner of the oldest furnace Barron replaces, plus free AC to one randomly drawn winner who upgrades to a new, high-efficiency furnace during Barron’s Pay Back Program—with up to $1,500 in savings!
Hanging onto your dinosaur equipment might finally be paying off. Call to take advantage of the savings today or send in a Free AC entry for your own classic unit. The Pay Back Program is on now through February 28, 2023!
The older your furnace is, the more it costs to run and hit the same in-home temperature that you’re used to. Wear and tear takes its toll, and just because your furnace still kicks on doesn’t mean it’s doing as good of a job as it should. As much as 40% or more of its energy could be wasted, costing you money. Upgrading now can help you avoid unnecessary expenses—check out how an older furnace can cost you more and why a new system is a smart investment.
If your furnace is 9 years or older, it’s time to start thinking seriously about replacing it with a high-efficiency model of today. This is your opportunity to save up to $1,500 on a new furnace upgrade and save money on every utility bill afterwards. If you’re unsure whether now is the right time, take a look at when it’s time to replace your furnace to help guide your decision.
During Barron’s Pay Back Program, you could win free air conditioning! Two lucky customers will win air conditioning, including the customer with the oldest furnace. No purchase necessary. Contest runs 1/16/2023 – 2/28/2023. See Official Rules details. If you’re considering replacing both your heating and cooling system, now might be the perfect time—learn more about how replacing your full system can save you money and improve your home’s efficiency.
Our team of Home Performance Experts has served the I-5 corridor from Blaine to Marysville, Oak Harbor to Concrete, and the San Juan Islands since 1972 with a mission of Improving Lives™. We look forward to serving you too! Contact Barron Heating & Air Conditioning today for furnace replacement.
Boilers are designed to be as reliable as possible. They’re powerful heating systems that are also some of the most long-lasting systems on the market. Seriously, a boiler can last 20+ years of running efficiently without major hiccups, and we see this all the time in homes throughout the area.
However, boilers aren’t designed to last forever and sometimes they’ll give off strange noises, foul odors, and other issues that can be a premonition of a replacement to come.
Your boiler gives off warning signals when it’s nearing the end of its lifecycle, though not all those signals are loud and apparent. Sometimes it’s a subtle difference that you need to pay attention to before you can know for sure. To know if you truly need boiler replacement in Bellingham, WA, consider these signs.
Your storage tank water heater has served you well, but it’s finally time for a replacement. Switching to a tankless water heater might be the right move for you.
On average, tankless water heaters last for twice as long as storage tank water heaters, but that’s not the only benefit. Let’s talk about what life would be like if you made the switch to tankless. If you’re unsure whether your current system is nearing the end of its lifespan, check out how old is too old for a water heater to determine if it’s time for an upgrade.
Furnaces don’t last forever. Proper maintenance and care will extend a furnace’s life expectancy to (or sometimes slightly past) the usual limits, but all good things come to an end.
The question is: how do you know when your Ferndale, WA furnace nears its final days without waiting for a complete breakdown?
Let’s help you find out.
Whether you work for Team Barron or you’re part of the community, you now have the opportunity to apply for one of the two available Dan L. Barron scholarships.
Each $5,000 scholarship to Bellingham Technical College is designed to assist those looking to break into the HVAC, electrical, or plumbing trades.
Become part of the next generation of tradespeople and inject new life into an industry that is sorely lacking in new talent.
To apply to the Dan L. Barron Trades Scholarship as either a member of Team Barron or a member of the community, fill out this application and get started.
Our mission here at Barron is “Improving Lives™” and we take that very seriously. So when we ask you if yours is performing as best it can, we really want to know! And if it isn’t, we’re here to help with the WholeHome™ approach and our Silver Shield Preferred Membership Plan.
The Barron Silver Shield Membership grants you a number of benefits, including front-of-the-line service, no overtime rates, and much more. We have trades-specific options, and the one we want to discuss today is your plumbing inspection! Read on to learn more.
Barron Plumbing offers so much more than just basic repair and maintenance. We offer peace of mind, with products and services that bring homeowners throughout Northwest Washington improved health, efficiency, and comfort. And now, this is all available to residents in Orcas Island!
We provide comprehensive plumbing services, from drain and sewer system work and water heater services to water treatment and sump pump services too. Read on to learn more about our plumbing offerings.
In celebration of our 50th anniversary, from October 24th, 2022 through November 30th, 2022, Barron is giving away $25K in Barron Bucks–$5k per decade.
This giveaway is open to anyone who books an appointment with us for any reason–you’ll automatically be entered to win $5,000 in Barron Bucks! Five winners from all entries will be randomly chosen and announced on Thursday, December 1st, 2022.*
When: Thursday, November 10th
Time: 11 A.M. – 1 P.M.
Where: Burlington Showroom
560 S Burlington Blvd.
Burlington, WA 98233
What: Grab a bite to eat, enjoy some cake, play games, win prizes, and more!
*No purchase necessary. Visit barronheating.com/50th for details.
