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March 5, 2019

Heat Pump: Common Problems and Solutions

A heat pump is a powerful HVAC system designed to keep you cool in summer and warm in winter. But when something goes wrong, this dependable combo can double down on your woes. Having trouble with your heat pump? Common problems include poor efficiency, frozen condenser coils, and frequent breaker...
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March 5, 2019

What is a Heat Pump with Oil Furnace Backup?

Heat pumps are one of the most efficient ways of cooling or heating your home. But when the mercury dips too low, this typically cost-effective HVAC system may struggle to keep your household warm. This can lead to inadequate heating and increased running costs. At Gold Star Services, we can...
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March 5, 2019

What are the Differences Between a Heat Pump and Furnace?

If you’re shopping around for an effective way to heat your home during the winter, you’re most likely deciding between a heat pump and a furnace. Every year, thousands of homeowners are confronted by this climate control conundrum, left to decipher confusing jargon to find the right system for...
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January 2, 2019

Deciding Between a Propane Furnace, Heat Pump, and Hybrid S

Choosing the right heating solution for your home is essential to staying warm and comfortable this winter. But with so many options to choose from, it can be hard to find the perfect system for your needs. In this article, we’ll explain the key differences between propane furnaces, heat pumps,...
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November 6, 2018

Are Heat Pumps Efficient?

Heat pumps can either cool down or heat up your home. They can expel unwanted hot air when the mercury rises, or draw in warmer air when the temperature dips. But are heat pumps efficient? In this blog, the experts at Gold Star Services break down the pros and cons of installing this popular HVAC...
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December 16, 2016

2 Common Heat Pump Questions in Wilmington

Heat pumps are units that function as both a heater and an air conditioner. Since they operate differently than traditional furnaces, homeowners are often confused about what counts as normal operation and when there is a problem. The most common problem heat pump owners experience is an iced over...
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December 8, 2016

What to Do When Your Heat Pump Ices Up

“Help! My heat pump is covered in ice – what do I do?” This is a common call when the mid-winter freeze starts to set in. While heat pumps provide reliable heat during the winter months, they are not impervious to cold. It can even be normal for the entire coil to be coated in...
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December 2, 2016

An Introduction to Heat Pumps

Gold Star technicians are experts in all New Castle County heating systems, from natural gas furnaces to heat pumps. If your home has a heat pump, you may have initially confused its components for an air conditioning unit. That is because a heat pump operates as both a heating and a cooling unit...
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January 14, 2016

The Lowdown On Emergency Heat – Gold Star Services

If you’ve got a heat pump in your home, you may have noticed an “emergency heat” setting on your thermostat. Hopefully, you’re not using this button regularly…because it could be costing you a pretty penny! Experts say this is the setting that gets misused most. Why is that? Well, first...
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December 4, 2015

Types of Furnaces

Image – morguefile December is here, and by now all of us Northeasterners are starting to crank up the heat! We haven’t seen snow in the Delaware area just yet…but it’s still cold enough that your furnace is getting some action. Gold Star is Delaware’s #1 HVAC company, so we know...
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