Command Comfort Blog: Archive for the ‘Heat Pumps’ Category

Ultra Low NOx Furnaces & California Homeowners

Monday, February 5th, 2024
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To reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030, certain regions in California are imposing regulations on nitrous oxide (NOx) emissions from gas furnaces in residential areas. If you’ve relied on a furnace for heating your SoCal home, when it’s time for furnace repair or replacement, you’d be wise to consider getting a heat pump instead. 

As requirements for gas-powered furnaces in California will undoubtedly evolve, you can bypass these regulations altogether by switching to an all-electric heat pump. Heat pumps stand out as a superior choice over a traditional furnace for several reasons. Let’s go over why a heat pump could very well be the best home upgrade you make in the future.

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Is a Heat Pump Good for California Homes?

Monday, October 2nd, 2023
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If you’re in the market for a new air conditioner and have done some preliminary research, you might be flabbergasted by all the new terminology and systems that are available. The last time you shopped for a new AC might’ve been a decade ago, and since then, heat pumps have become very popular. 

The name “heat pump” can be confusing to people searching for an air conditioner. A heat pump doesn’t pump heat into your home. What it does is it extracts heat from the air (both in your home and outside) and “pumps” it either inside or outside. Let’s explain so you’ll know why a heat pump is a relevant search result when Googling air conditioner installation for your California home.  

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