Heat Pump Articles

What Size Heat Pump Do I Need?

November 24, 2025

So, your trusty AC or furnace has finally thrown in the towel. You start researching replacement options and keep running into this thing called a heat pump.

What Are The Basics of Furnace Filters?

January 31, 2025

At Day Heating & Cooling, we know with the right furnace filter, you can save money and improve your Salem indoor air quality in one fell swoop.

Heat Pump vs. Furnace: Which Heating System Is Best for Your Oregon Home?

January 1, 2025

Looking to install a new heater in your Cornelius home? Your two most popular choices are a heat pump and a furnace. Each one has advantages and disadvantages when compared to the other.

4 Factors to Consider When Buying a Heat Pump

January 15, 2024

At Day Heating & Cooling, we want to help you make wise decisions that meet your Salem, Keizer, or Corvallis home’s needs.

Why Buying a Heat Pump Instead of a Furnace Makes Sense

December 15, 2023

Want to heat and cool your Salem home, fight climate change, and save money—all at the same time?

Transitioning Your Heat Pump

August 15, 2022

Our Day Heating & Cooling team wants you to understand how to make this Heat Pump transition safely and effectively.

4 Important Heat Pump Maintenance Tips

April 15, 2022

Day Heating & Cooling understands how important it is for your heat pump to operate at its greatest capacity. You depend on your system for comfort, and it’s our mission to help you achieve this.

Why Is My Heat Pump Turning On and Off Frequently?

February 11, 2022

The continuous on-and-off phenomenon is known as short cycling. When a heat pump short cycles, it is having trouble heating or cooling your Keizer home. The unit can’t maintain the set temperature, so it restarts over and over again.

How to Determine Heat Pump Efficiency

January 16, 2021

You might have seen assorted abbreviations like HSPF or SEER, but what do they actually mean? Well, here is a guide to determining heat pump efficiency.

How Can I Get My Heat Pump to Last Longer?

January 24, 2019

The average air-source heat pump lasts around 15 years. An HVAC unit’s lifespan is dependent on several factors, including its design and overall quality. However, there are many factors that you, the owner, directly control. Caring for your heat pump requires diligence but is quite manageable if you get into the habit of it. Often…

Geothermal Heat Pump Maintenance

November 29, 2018

One of the benefits of having a geothermal system for your home is the minimal maintenance it requires. Unlike a traditional furnace or air conditioning system that require regular and sometimes monthly maintenance, a geothermal heat pump system is much more durable and does not require the same frequency of attention. There five things you…

What is a Heat Pump?

October 2, 2018

A heat pump is a device that transfers heat from one place to another, from inside to outside or from outside to inside. In the winter a heat pump works like a heater, extracting heat energy from outside and transferring it inside. In the summer the process reverses and it will remove heat from your…