Heat Pump Articles

4 Factors to Consider When Buying a Heat Pump

November 29, 2024
4 Factors to Consider When Buying a Heat Pump. Professional Middle Aged HVAC Technician in Red Uniform Repairing Modern Heat Pump Unit. House Heating and Cooling System Theme.

Heat pumps offer you more efficiency. Geothermal and water-source heat pumps, in particular, are incredibly efficient since they use a minimal amount of electricity to transfer heat.

Continue Reading

Transitioning Your Heat Pump

September 30, 2024
Transitioning Your Heat Pump. Close-up of black full inverter heat pump outside in the garden, near wooden pool house on a sunny day. Lens flare on the image.

One reason North Carolina homeowners love heat pumps is they function as an all-in-one unit. Instead of purchasing and maintaining a separate furnace and air conditioning system, you can simply transition your heat pump from the heat setting to the cooling setting and vice versa as seasons warrant.

Continue Reading

Transitioning Your Heat Pump

December 15, 2023
Transitioning Your Heat Pump. Close-up of black full inverter heat pump outside in the garden, near wooden pool house on a sunny day. Lens flare on the image.

One reason North Carolina homeowners love heat pumps is they function as an all-in-one unit. Instead of purchasing and maintaining a separate furnace and air conditioning system, you can simply transition your heat pump from the heat setting to the cooling setting and vice versa as seasons warrant. 

Continue Reading

Why Is My Heat Pump Turning On and Off Frequently?

November 30, 2023
Why Is My Heat Pump Turning On and Off Frequently? - Woman Adjusting the Thermostat.

Homeowners generally favor heat pumps for their efficiency. However, a number of common issues can cause them to run very inefficiently.

Continue Reading

Conventional HVAC or a Heat Pump: Which Is Better?

October 15, 2023
Conventional HVAC or a Heat Pump: Which Is Better? Photo of a modern air source heat pump unit standing against the residential building wall. Shot in winter, in a snowy setting.

We all take climate control for granted these days. In winter, we expect warmth from our heating system; in summer, we demand the cool comfort of air conditioning. Most Longs homeowners don’t give that a second thought—until the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system breaks down and replacement decisions need to be made. Today, the majority of homes either use a conventional air conditioner (AC) and furnace combination or a heat pump. Our team at TNT Heating & Air is well-versed in the difference as well as the benefits of each type of system.

Continue Reading

Air Conditioners Versus Heat Pumps

June 14, 2023
Image of a heat pump. Air Conditioners Versus Heat Pumps.

In some ways, heat pumps have an edge over the traditional combination of a furnace and central air conditioning (AC) unit. However, no two households are the same, and each option has its pros and cons.

Continue Reading