Heat Pump Articles

Why Buying a Heat Pump Instead of a Furnace Makes Sense

March 12, 2025
Why Buying a Heat Pump Instead of a Furnace Makes Sense. Photo of a person holding a jar of coins labeled "Savings"

Want to heat and cool your Erie home, fight climate change, and save money—all at the same time?

Get a heat pump.

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How to Determine Heat Pump Efficiency

March 29, 2024
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If you are in the market for a new heat pump, efficiency is probably a key factor in your search. The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) has a universal ranking system for heating and cooling units that serves to help. 

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5 Things You Should Know About Geothermal Maintenance

February 9, 2024
5 Things You Should Know About Geothermal Maintenance. Smiling young man and his bike.

One of the benefits of having a geothermal system for your Firestone home is the minimal maintenance it requires. 

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Heat Pump Versus Furnace

January 19, 2023
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Looking to install a new heater in your Firestone home? Your two most popular choices are a heat pump and a furnace. Each one has advantages and disadvantages when compared to the other.

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Geothermal Basics

November 15, 2022
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Geothermal heating has been around for more than five decades. It’s the process of using the Earth’s natural heat, just under the surface, to warm your home’s air and water as well as cool your home in the summer.

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What Is a Heat Pump and How Does It Work?

December 23, 2018
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A heat pump is a device that transfers heat from one place to another, from inside to outside or from outside to inside. In the winter a heat pump works like a heater, extracting heat energy from outside and transferring it inside. In the summer the process reverses and it will remove heat from your…

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