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Heat Pump or Central Furnace for PNW Homes?

Monday, October 2nd, 2023

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When it’s time to replace the heating system in your home, you have a variety of options, and choosing the right heater is a big deal. It’s practically heating season all year round here in the Pacific Northwest!

Two big options are either a heat pump or a central furnace. If you are deciding between these two heating systems, you may be wondering which one is best for your family and home needs.

We are here to help you with heating installation in Auburn, WA. Our team is the experts in the area and we can offer you our professional advice on which heating system is better. Keep in mind that neither option is considered best over the other. Instead, it depends on your individual needs. You can keep reading to learn more about when it might be right to choose a heat pump or a central furnace.

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How to Know When to Repair or Replace AC

Monday, August 21st, 2023

There comes a point in your air conditioner’s life where you have to make a decision about replacing it. Since an air conditioner has an average lifespan of 15 years, you have a pretty good idea of how long your AC will last based on how you have cared for it. But even at the end of your air conditioner’s life, there’s still a chance you can make some repairs that allow you to get another year or two out of it.

Before you schedule an appointment for air conditioning replacement in Auburn, WA, give us a chance to check it out. You can keep reading to learn more about how to know when to repair your air conditioner versus replacing it with a completely new unit.

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4 Options for Air Conditioning Replacement

Monday, July 10th, 2023

When it comes time to replace your existing air conditioner with a new one, your options are nearly endless. Aside from the different types of air conditioning systems, you also have to consider brands and efficiency levels. The good news is, there is a perfect air conditioner out there for your home, and our team can help you find it.

When you need air conditioning replacement in Auburn, WA, look no further than our team at Sound. We are here to help you with all of your heating and cooling needs, including helping you pick out the best air conditioner replacement. You can keep reading to learn more about your options ahead of scheduling an in-home assessment.

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Is a Ductless Mini Split AC Right For Your Home?

Monday, May 15th, 2023

When it’s time to upgrade your air conditioner, you have a variety of options. It may seem like it makes the most sense to get another central air conditioner that uses ductwork if that’s what you already have in your home. But a ductless mini split air conditioner might be a better choice, depending on your needs.

Whether you need AC installation or air conditioning repair in Auburn, WA, our team is here to help. You can keep reading to learn more about why a ductless air conditioner might benefit your home more than a central air conditioner. Then give us a call for your in-home assessment so you can see exactly how it would work for your home’s layout.

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How Long Does it Take to Install a New Heater?

Monday, February 20th, 2023

If you’re thinking about a heater upgrade for your home before next winter, it’s a good idea to understand the process. You may not have to do the work for a heater installation, but you do have to allow for the time, and it’s important to have reasonable expectations. Some installations take longer, while other installations are faster.

There are a lot of factors that go into how long it takes to install a new heater, and we’re reviewing them all below. If you’re interested in heater installation in Auburn, WA, our team can help. We know it’s not about how fast the installation is, but the quality of work that happens during the installation.

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Schedule This Important Heating Service Now!

Monday, November 28th, 2022

You’ve likely already turned your heater on this season, and your reliance on it only increases as the temperatures drop even more. Winter is almost here, and you want to make sure that your heater is working at its best all season long.

Even if you take care of your heater all season long, heating maintenance still offers a variety of benefits. Scheduling heater maintenance annually is a great investment in the life of your heater. But even if you haven’t scheduled heater maintenance in the past, you can start now. This is the best way to prevent surprise furnace repairs in Auburn, WA!

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Are You in Need of Furnace Repair?

Monday, March 29th, 2021

Furnace systems are very complex. When dealing with an important appliance like this, you’ll need to be one of two things—a trained and licensed HVAC professional or a vigilant homeowner with the phone number of a trained and licensed HVAC professional!

This because without the right training and expertise, your efforts to service your furnace could lead to property damage, further repair needs, and even injury. Fortunately, we are here to help! Remember, the best way to prevent furnace repair needs is with maintenance. Maintenance allows our technicians to comprehensively inspect, clean, and adjust the components that need it, ensuring that your furnace operates as well as it should for as long as it should.

But even with maintenance, you still might need a surprise repair here or there. How do you know when it’s time?

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The Best Ways to Boost Cooling Efficiency

Monday, August 26th, 2019

Fall is just around the corner, which means soon enough we’ll be able to turn off our air conditioners for another season. In the meantime though, wouldn’t it be nice if you could reduce your cooling bills? Fortunately, there is a way! Several ways, in fact. And they cost little to nothing.

The bottom line is if your air conditioner is energy efficient, you don’t have to worry about costly energy bills. Fortunately for you, there are many things you can do on your own, in your own home that will help boost AC efficiency. Keep reading for some of our tips on the best ways to boost your cooling efficiency!

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Will a Tankless Water Heater Really Save Money?

Monday, February 16th, 2015

When it comes to water heaters, one of the biggest questions our Sound Heating specialists get asked is, “will a tankless unit really save me money?” The answer is yes, but it takes some explaining, which we will do below. You can also access direct help with any questions you may have about installing a tankless water heater in your home by making an appointment with one of the experts from Sound Heating.

How the Costs Breakdown

The initial costs of a tankless water heater are typically more expensive than that of a storage tank water heater, but this isn’t where the savings comes in anyway. Where the savings comes in is over time, in the form of less energy usage. Storage water heaters not only use a greater amount of energy, they also lose a greater amount of energy, something known as “standby heat loss”; this type of heat loss can account for up to 30% of the energy a storage tank water heater uses. So how do you determine how a tankless water heater can save you money? First, you take into consideration that a tankless water heater will save you about $100 per year in annual energy costs. Second, you look at the lifespans of a tank water heater versus a tankless water heater: tank water heaters have an average lifespan of 8-12 years while tankless ones have a lifespan of 20. When you multiply $100 by 20 years, that’s a total savings of $2,000. Of course, these numbers represent averages, but it stands to reason that you will save money over the lifespan of your tankless water heater’s life.

Other Tankless Benefits

Money savings is just one benefit a tankless water heater can offer you. Some other benefits include:

Endless hot water – because tankless systems provide hot water on demand, you won’t ever have to worry about running out of hot water.

Gas or electric options – tankless water heaters can use either gas or electricity for power.

Space-saving – tankless water heaters are considerably smaller than storage tank ones, which opens up a lot of room for your home.

If you’ve been looking for a way to save on your energy costs, and a tankless water heater sounds like it may be a fit for your home in Auburn, WA, call Sound Heating today!

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Steps Involved with Solar Panel Installation

Friday, January 30th, 2015

Installing a solar panel is a great way to save money on your home’s energy costs from month to month. However, it also happens to involve a pretty complex series of steps in order to be installed correctly. This is definitely not something you want to be doing yourself, though there are some benefits to knowing what exactly is involved with the process. Let’s take a look at the steps involved with solar panel installation, and why you want a professional to take care of it for you.

Preparation

Before anything else, the site has to be properly prepared for the solar panel to be installed. Space has to be considered. Do you have enough room on your roof for the solar panel, or would it be best to install it elsewhere? Will it be easy to access the panels in case of a problem? If you are installing it on your house, is that area strong enough to support the added weight? What about sunlight exposure? Do is the location you’ve chosen exposed to enough sunlight throughout the day? If those seem like a lot of questions, they are. In fact, they’re just the tip of the iceberg as far as preparation goes. You do not want to be navigating this kind of stuff by yourself, especially if you don’t have any experience in the matter.

Installation

After everything has been laid out, and the proper calculations made, the actual installation starts. It begins with a rack, which the solar panels will sit on. Next, the panels have to be wired together and connected to the rest of the system. As with all electrical work, this can get dangerous if you don’t take the proper precautions. That’s one more reason to let a professional do it for you. After the panels are all properly wired, the whole thing has to be connected to the home’s electrical grid. The whole process involves dealing with a lot of electricity, and if done incorrectly can cause a whole host of problems. With a professional covering each step, however, the whole thing can be done safely and efficiently.

If you need a solar panel installed, call Sound Heating and make an appointment with us. We offer solar installation service throughout Auburn, WA.

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