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Let’s take a closer look at the history of home heating systems, to get a better idea of how people have been warming their homes since the first cities. 2500 BCE – 1400 AD: Ancient Furnaces ‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.’ How does this relate to ancient home heating technology? One word: fireplaces….
Posted in : Heating, Air conditioning, Ductless heat pump, Furnace, Heat pump
Not only are we going into summer with predictions about some of the hottest summers in Washington, but we’re expecting one of the driest. Over the past couple summers we have seen increasingly drier and hotter summers with summer of 2019 keeping that trend alive. The National Weather Service & NOAA is predicting over 60%…
Posted in : Heating, Cooling, Air conditioning, Seattle
What is a heat pump, and how does it differ from an air conditioner? We have an awesome post that explains the difference between heat pumps and air conditioners in detail, but the gist is this: An air conditioning system, like your fridge, absorbs heat from air that passes over the coil, and the resulting cool…
Posted in : Cooling, Air conditioning, Heat pump, Home improvement
Nowadays we have a hard time imagining the sweltering hot temperature of some locales without the luxury of a cool breeze from the central air conditioner blowing in our face. But in fact, people lived for centuries without cooling appliances. When did the need for cool air indoors arise, and where does the invention of…
Posted in : Cooling, Air conditioning
In 2017, Seattle’s rainfall was over 10 in. above average, and we broke a 122 year old record for the wettest winter-spring season (Oct-April)*. This was followed by 55 days without rain, breaking another record. Earlier snow melting and drier summers will have significant consequences for our Northwest ecosystem, including impacts on fish populations and…
Why Are There Utility Rebates? Our state has set efficiency and conservation requirements for our utilities to hit. “The total amount of savings regulated utilities expected to save in 2017 was roughly equivalent to the amount of electricity it would take to power over 38,000 homes, and the amount of natural gas it would take…
Posted in : Windows, Heating, Cooling, Air conditioning, Home energy audit, Tips to save money
Washington Energy Services is the 2018 Medal of Excellence Award Winner “We are truly humbled by this honor, thank you to Bryant and their amazing products!” – The Washington Energy Team Every year, Bryant awards one dealer from the Medal of Excellence winners the title of Dealer of the Year. The Dealer of the Year distinction…
Posted in : Uncategorized, Heating, Cooling, Air conditioning, Ductless heat pump, News
Revamp or install air conditioning. Sure, this one is obvious. In weather like this, air conditioning creates an oasis for you and your family. You may hear people say that air conditioning is “not necessary in the Northwest.” Wrong! With each passing summer, rising temperatures necessitate air conditioning. Luckily for homeowners, cooling systems continue to…
Posted in : Windows, Cooling, Air conditioning, Ductless heat pump, Home energy audit, Heat pump, Insulation
Keep your thermostat above 69 degrees During a heat wave, your air conditioner is working very hard. Extended run times that come with a very low setting on your thermostat can cause the evaporating coil (the part of the system that creates your cold air) to ice over and prevent the system from running. If…
In our last couple blog posts, we’ve discussed cooling systems: why spring is a great time to finally install a cooling system and why the PNW can benefit from ductless air systems. Here are a few benefits of performing regular maintenance on this summer-saving workhorse. Less repairs mean less cost. Regular air conditioner maintenance can catch…
Posted in : Cooling, Air conditioning, Ductless heat pump, Heat pump
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