Crown Heating, Cooling & Plumbing Blog: Archive for the ‘Heat Pumps’ Category

AC vs. Heat Pump: What’s the Difference?

Monday, January 27th, 2025
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You probably know a lot of folks who, in the last several years, have replaced their old air conditioners not with new air conditioners, but with an upgrade to a heat pump. And chances are, they’ve been really happy about it. But what exactly is a heat pump? Is it just a fancy air conditioner? What else can it do? What’s so great about it? Let’s get into the details about why heat pumps in Akron, OH are a great option. Reach out to us to discuss how we can get you set up with a new HVAC system and installation for as little as $102/month. 

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New Refrigerant: What You Should Know

Monday, January 13th, 2025
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Change is inevitable. And in many cases, it’s for the best! Manufacturing is a sector that involves constant change, and sometimes, when a new option is dramatically better than the previous ones, it forces the old ways to be phased out. Many changes have been occurring in the field of HVAC manufacturing in recent years, largely for the purpose of saving energy—which means protecting the environment and saving you money.

Multi-phase compressors, variable-speed motors, and new alloys for AC coils to be made from have all been developed just in the last few years. And there’s also a big shift happening with regard to refrigerants. What is refrigerant? Why is it changing? How will it affect you and your HVAC system? Let’s get to the bottom of this. We’d love to talk to you about AC or heat pump replacement in Stow, OH and how you could get a new HVAC system installed for as little as $102 per month.

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Save Money on Your New Heat Pump!

Monday, May 20th, 2024
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If your older air conditioner or heat pump is on its way out, you’re probably concerned about the cost of replacing it. But you certainly don’t want to find yourself in the middle of a July or August heat wave with your old system broken down, desperately trying to get something new installed while you sweat miserably. 

We’ve got good news for you. The cost of a new heat pump will almost certainly be less than you expect. There are a couple of different reasons for this. Read on to find out exactly how to save money while getting a new heat pump and having the most comfortable, efficient summer of your life. If you’re new to heat pumps, explore what makes a heat pump different from an AC to understand the benefits they bring.

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What Parts Make a Heat Pump Different From an AC?

Monday, September 6th, 2021
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The heat pump is a nifty invention based on a simple principle: What if you could cause an air conditioning system to run in reverse, so instead of removing heat from the indoor air and blowing it outside, it would remove heat from the outside air and blow it indoors. Presto! The air conditioner changes from cooling to heating. 

Although it may be a simple concept, heat pumps need to have several special components built into them to allow them to shift from cooling a home to heating it. Below we’re going to look at the parts of a heat pump that make it different from an AC, the parts that let it work as both an air conditioner and a heater. If you’re exploring other efficient heating systems, you might also be interested in the most common geothermal heating repairs to compare the maintenance needs of alternative options.

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