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Why Is My Heat Pump Freezing Up?

Why Is My Heat Pump Freezing Up?

March 14, 2025

Our team at Resicon LLC regularly gets calls about frozen heat pumps. Though common, a heat pump freeze-up usually means your system’s components are not working correctly.

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Why Did Our Government Mandate New Low GWP Refrigerants in All Heat Pump Equipment?

Why Did Our Government Mandate New Low GWP Refrigerants in All Heat Pump Equipment?

February 28, 2025

In recent years, our government has taken significant steps to mitigate climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. One of these measures involves mandating the use of new low Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerants in all newly manufactured heat pumps.

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How Do I Know I Have a Cracked Heat Exchanger? A lit heat exchanger.

How Do I Know I Have a Cracked Heat Exchanger?

February 21, 2025

Your helpful neighbor suggested the issue you are having with your gas furnace sounds like it could be due to a cracked heat exchanger. What is a heat exchanger? How can you tell if this is the issue? What should you do about it? 

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All About Water Softeners Problems—and How to Fix Them. Close up photo water being poured into a clear glass.

All About Water Softeners Problems—and How to Fix Them

February 14, 2025

Living in Washington means getting used to living with hard water —or does it?

Water softeners help reduce water hardness by removing nuisance minerals. While they are generally reliable, they can sometimes develop issues that affect their performance.

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Winter is the Perfect Time for HVAC Ductwork Cleaning

Winter is the Perfect Time for HVAC Ductwork Cleaning

January 31, 2025

Allergies flare up in Washington when tree pollen emerges in the spring, followed by grasses in the summer and weeds in the fall. Thankfully, you do not have to worry about allergens outdoors in the winter.

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An air source heat pump on the side of a home being installed in the North East of England. The house is aiming to be sustainable. There is a construction worker with a hard hat and reflective jacket holding a digital tablet, talking to the home owner who is showing her documents.

What Is a Heat Pump?

January 21, 2025

Heat pumps are very efficient, using up to 50 percent less energy than furnaces or baseboard heaters, according to the US Department of Energy.

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5 Plumbing Problems Costing You Money

5 Plumbing Problems Costing You Money

January 17, 2025

An ostrich hiding its head in the sand to avoid danger is actually a myth. But it is no myth many Washington homeowners will ignore plumbing problems, hoping they will just go away.

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SPAN Panels vs. Traditional Panels: Understanding the Difference

SPAN Panels vs. Traditional Panels: Understanding the Difference

December 27, 2024

When it comes to a well-functioning electrical system, your panel is its heartbeat—responsible for powering everything from HVAC systems and kitchen appliances to outlets for charging your devices.

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What’s That Smell Coming From My Furnace? Photo of a man on his phone, sitting on the couch and looking out a window seemingly concerned.

What’s That Smell Coming From My Furnace?

December 20, 2024

If your furnace is producing a strange smell, you should always treat it with caution. While the cause for the odor may be benign, it could just as easily be harmful to inhale. When in doubt, always open windows to ensure ventilation, and evacuate your Tacoma home.

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HVAC Refrigerant and SEER Changes in 2025

December 13, 2024

The U.S. Department of Energy raised the minimum efficiency requirements for central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps starting in 2023.

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