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Furnace vs. Heat Pump - What Should You Get for Your Home?

Are you looking to install a new heating system in your home before winter? Homeowners have more options than ever for heating systems from furnaces to boilers or ductless systems, but how do you determine which one is right for you? Here are the benefits to both types of heating units.

Benefits of a Furnace

High Energy Efficiency

Furnaces are a very efficient heating system for your home. Furnace efficiency is denoted by an AFUE rating. AFUE stands for “Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency,” and the higher the AFUE percentage, the more heat the furnace delivers to the relative amount of fuel consumed. A standard, natural gas burning furnace typically has an AFUE rating of 78-84% though they can go even higher.

Fast Heat

A furnace is a great system because they heat your home so quickly. They have faster start times and quickly provide comfort to the entirety of your home within a matter of minutes.

Affordability

Most furnace systems are fueled by natural gas and this type of fuel source is incredibly cost-effective. Furnace systems do have a higher initial cost but since they are so cost-effective and do have an average life expectancy of 15-20 years, you will offset this cost quickly. To get the full value of your furnace system, you’ll need ongoing professional maintenance services to maintain high efficiency.

High Indoor Air Quality

The great thing about a furnace is that you can improve your indoor air quality through this system. Since this is a forced air system that uses your ductwork, you can install an air purifier, dehumidifier, humidifier or an air filtration system right into your furnace system. This is a great option because you can condition all the air in your home at once rather than using small, spot conditioning systems like portable room humidifiers. Improving your indoor air quality should not be an afterthought. Your indoor air quality affects your personal health and your home’s comfort.

Benefits of a Heat Pump

You will only need one heating and cooling system instead of two.

Rather than having an air conditioner for summer and a furnace for winter, heat pumps keep you comfortable whether it is hot outside or cold.

Heat pumps are “greener” and more economical than furnaces.

Rather than burning fuels like oil or gas to create heat, they use electricity to move heat from one place to another. This process is cheaper than burning fuel, and most people see a corresponding reduction in utility bills. Heat pumps can deliver the same degree of indoor comfort as air conditioners and furnaces, but the operational costs can be 30-75% less.

Heat pumps can economically heat hot tubs, hot water heaters and swimming pools.

This can reduce utility bills as well.

Heat pumps perform very well in moderate climates like South Carolina.

In climates with severe, extreme winters; however, a furnace would be a better option.

Heat pumps reduce indoor humidity more efficiently than central air conditioners.

This means greater indoor comfort at a lower monthly price.

Mini-split heat pumps can be used in homes that do not have pre-existing duct work.

Installing a mini-split heat pump or air conditioner may be a more cost effective option over the construction costs of installing ductwork.

Cool or heat only the rooms you use.

With a zoned mini-split system, you can condition the air in specific rooms without heating and cooling the entire house. This can greatly reduce your utility bills.

You can qualify for a 30% tax rebate.

When you purchase a geothermal heat pump installation, you will qualify for a tax rebate of 30% with no limits. This can reduce installation costs considerably.

To determine which system is right for your home, please give us a call at 803.772.7715 to schedule an appointment!

Heating Repair Warning Signs

Heating System Repair

There is nothing like a warm indoor space to take the sting out of a blustery winter day, but there is nothing worse than a heater that goes out when you need it most. Losing heat for any length of time can be inconvenient at best and dangerous at worst. Fortunately, when you call Cool Care Heating & Air, you can be rest assured that we will give it our all to get you back up and running as quickly as possible. We can work on heat pumps, furnaces, boilers, etc., so no matter what type of heating unit you have, we have you covered!

To better prepare you for the likelihood of a heating failure, here is a list of the most common warning signs that necessitate heating repair:

Thermostat issues
Strange noises from your heating system
Noisy operation
Insufficient heating or cooling
Utility bills are increasing
Heat pump continually cycles on and off
Ice on the outdoor unit that won’t melt off
Freon leaks
Heat pump stuck in one mode

Emergency Heating System Repair

If your heating unit stops working after regular business hours, don’t panic. Our NATE-Certified technicians are always available for emergency service calls, even on holidays. We fix all makes and models of furnaces, heat pumps and boilers, and our technicians can provide the proper heating repair for most heating systems with a single service call.

Gas Log Installation, Service & Repair

Gas Log Installation

Are you looking for a low-maintenance alternative to burning wood?

With gas logs from Cool Care Heating & Air, you will not have to worry about chopping, hauling, smoke, ash or sweeping up ever again! Because they burn on propane and natural gas, it costs just pennies an hour to operate. Get the warmth and ambiance of a real wood fire at the flick of a switch or remote. We offer many brands of gas logs and can professionally install them in your home.

Gas Log Service & Repair

We also offer service for your gas logs to make sure they are running properly.

A gas line can become blocked with dirt or other debris, insects, tree roots or even water. Alternatively, a gas line can develop a bad dent or kink in the line that blocks the flow of gas through it. The most obvious sign of a natural gas blockage is gas-powered appliances that no longer work properly or at all.

Call us at 803.772.7715 to schedule an appointment today!

🤎 Tips for a Grateful Heart 🤎

It goes without saying that the past few years have been some of the roughest in recent memory. As new challenges present themselves and old ones refuse to get solved, what do you do? One option is to focus on what you don’t have, what you miss from the old life, and the dreams postponed or canceled altogether. Another (preferable) option is to be grateful for what you do have. If this seems impossible, here are five ways to increase your gratitude.

Allow Yourself to Mourn

This isn’t typical advice for increasing gratitude but it’s important to acknowledge what frustrates you and feel the sorrow, the anger, and the loss. Allow yourself to mourn what could have been but wasn’t. Then take a deep breath and…

Count Your Blessings

Even in the worst of circumstances, all is not lost. As long as you’re alive and especially if you have your basic needs met, you have something to be grateful for. Even challenges can be blessings in disguise as they strengthen you and teach you important life lessons. From the tiniest to the largest, say thank you for all the good in your life.

Help Someone in Need

One of the worst aspects of ingratitude is the feeling that you’re suffering alone. Even if things are dark and miserable, you can be the light in someone else’s life. The ability to help, even with something as simple as a smile, is something to be grateful for.

Remember Your Challenges

(and how you overcame them)

No doubt this isn’t the first time in your life you’ve experienced a challenge. It may not have been as intense but you can still focus on how you made it through. How you survived or even thrived. When all you see is the misery of the present moment, remind yourself that you’ve overcome problems in the past and you’ll make it through this one too. Be grateful for the lessons you learned and the ways in which you’ve grown.

Take Care of Your Health

It’s hard to muster up gratitude if you haven’t slept in days, eaten a healthy meal in weeks, or exercised in months. If your days are spent staring at screens, snacking nonstop, and avoiding all physical activity, it’s time to take stock of those habits affecting your health and do something about them.

Developing a grateful heart will take time and some days will be better than others. Have patience with yourself as you implement these tips to increase your gratitude.

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