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Electronic Ignition by Treat's Heating & Cooling The electronic ignition system in a gas furnace is a modern development that allows more reliable performance than standing pilot furnaces and provides energy savings and contributes to better furnace efficiency. With a standing pilot, a small gas flame is always burning and constantly using energy by burning gas.  The electronic ignition syste…Read More

Electronic Ignition by Treat's Heating & Cooling If you have a Gas furnace, your system likely has an electronic ignition switch.  Electronic ignition technology is a somewhat new development.  Electronic ignition switches provide a reliable way to light your gas heating other than with a standard pilot.  However, if the switch fails you may be left with no heat. There are two types of elec…Read More

Heat Pumps by Treat's Heating & Cooling If you are a homeowner with a newly installed Heat Pump you may notice on a cold day that the outdoor part of the unit is frozen over.  Although this is perfectly normal, there are some instances in which a frozen Heat Pump could indicate there is a problem with your unit. Heat Pumps use refrigerant to absorb heat from the air outside even when it’s c…Read More

Heat Pumps by Treat's Heating & Cooling Heat Pumps do ice up in the winter months and it is normal for the entire coil to be covered in a white frost or even light ice during certain weather conditions.  Heat Pumps will naturally ice up in the winter but periodically go into a defrost cycle to defrost the coils.  It is not normal for the entire unit to be encased in ice for an extended perio…Read More

Heat Pumps by Treat's Heating & Cooling You may have noticed that your Heat Pump has been frozen the last few times you’ve gone outside. When the outdoor air finds a surface that’s at a temperature that is low, the water vapor condensation comes out of it.  If that surface and the surrounding air are below the freezing point as well, the condensed water freezes. If you see a small amount…Read More

Heat Pumps by Treat's Heating & Cooling If you have been concerned about seeing some frost on your Heat Pump, it is normal for this to happen in the winter.  Most Heat Pumps have a defrost mechanism that will periodically melt the frost coating to ensure proper operation.  If you have a thicker frost forming that doesn’t go away, you will need to call Treat’s Heating & Cooling for se…Read More

Heat Pumps by Treat's Heating & Cooling Whether you are buying a new home or thinking of upgrading the equipment you currently have, a Heat Pump may be the best option for your heating and cooling.  Heat Pumps are highly efficient because they don’t manufacture the heat they distribute.  Instead, Heat Pumps find heat outside and move it throughout your home in the winter. Heat Pump Benefit…Read More

Heat Pumps by Treat's Heating & Cooling If you are thinking of having a new Heat Pump installed you probably already know that you will be comfortable and save on energy.  There are several varieties of Heat Pumps to choose from depending on what needs and preferences you have. Electric Heat Pumps In the summer months the Heat Pump will act as an air conditioner Heat Pumps will provide heat i…Read More

Heat Pumps by Treat's Heating & Cooling Heat Pumps have become very popular over the past few years.  Not only do they save homeowners on energy, they are also practical, convenient and environmentally friendly.  The most obvious benefit of a Heat Pump system is the ability to provide both heating & cooling in one outdoor unit.  The comfort inside your home is the most important feature…Read More

Heat Pumps by Treat's Heating & Cooling If you are exploring options for heating and cooling your home or just simply looking for ways to reduce your energy bills you may be in the market for a Heat Pump.  A Heat Pump can provide year-round comfort by supplying heat in the winter and cooling in the summer.  There are even some Heat Pumps that can also heat water. When a Heat Pump is used in …Read More