Heat Pumps Articles

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 Colorado 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. 

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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 Thermostat.

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

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What is a Heat Pump?

August 31, 2023
Grandmother and mother kissing son.

What’s the best way to preserve resources? Working with what you already have. Heat pumps make your Thornton home more comfortable by using heat that already exists. It pushes heat from outdoors to indoors (to warm) or pulls heat from indoors to outdoors (to cool). It stands apart from a gas furnace or boiler, which…

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4 Factors to Consider When Buying a Heat Pump

June 14, 2023
Image of technician working with heat pump. 4 Factors to Consider When Buying a Heat Pump.

So you are looking to invest in a heat pump. You are not alone––many Americans are making the switch.

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Conventional HVAC or a Heat Pump: Which Is Better?

March 9, 2022
Heat Pump or Conventional HVAC

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 Denver homeowners don’t give that a second thought—until we demand the cool comfort of air conditioning. Most Denver 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 Impact Heating & Cooling is well-versed in the difference as well as the benefits of each type of system.

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