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Cold-Climate Heat Pumps: How They Work and the Best Options for Colder Regions
Cold-Climate Heat Pumps: How They Work and the Best Options for Colder Regions By Jake Lawson, HVAC Specialist | The Furnace Outlet If you had asked many HVAC contractors 20 years ago whether an air-source heat pump was a good…
Single-Stage vs. Two-Stage vs. Variable-Speed Heat Pumps: Which Is Best?
Single-Stage vs. Two-Stage vs. Variable-Speed Heat Pumps: Which Is Best? By Jake Lawson, HVAC Specialist | The Furnace Outlet When homeowners compare heat pumps, most conversations begin with efficiency ratings. SEER2 gets attention because it tells us about cooling efficiency,…
HSPF2 Explained: How to Compare Heat Pump Heating Efficiency
HSPF2 Explained: How to Compare Heat Pump Heating Efficiency By Jake Lawson, HVAC Specialist | The Furnace Outlet When homeowners compare heat pumps, SEER2 tends to get most of the attention. It is usually displayed prominently on product pages, brochures…
Heat Pump SEER2 Ratings Explained: What Homeowners Should Know in 2026
By Jake Lawson, HVAC Specialist | The Furnace Outlet If you’ve started comparing heat pumps, SEER2 is probably one of the first numbers you’ve noticed. One model might be rated at 16 SEER2, another at 18, while premium equipment can…
Best Heat Pumps of 2026: The Complete Homeowner Buying Guide
Heat pumps have reached an interesting point in 2026. They are no longer something I would describe to a homeowner simply as “an air conditioner that can run backward.” Technically, that description isn’t wrong, but it seriously undersells what today’s…