Ambient Air Solutions Blog: Posts Tagged ‘heat pump installation’

2025 Refrigerant Changes: How They Affect Homeowners

Monday, January 13th, 2025
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The year 2025 marks a significant shift in the HVAC industry with the introduction of new refrigerant regulations. These changes aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and eliminate refrigerants that are prone to causing leaks. That means phasing out certain high-GWP (Global Warming Potential) refrigerants in favor of more eco-friendly alternatives. At Ambient Air Solutions, we understand that many homeowners and businesses are asking, “How will these changes impact me?” In this blog post, we’ll break down the 2025 HVAC refrigerant change, who it affects, and why now is a great time to consider upgrading an outdated cooling system.

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Ducted Vs Ductless Heat Pumps: What’s the Difference?

Monday, February 5th, 2024
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When reading about HVAC systems, the terminology can be confusing to the average layperson. We often get questions about heat pumps from confused homeowners who have searched online for options to keep their homes cool and “heat pumps” comes up.

Other common questions include, “What’s the difference between a heat pump and a mini split?” and “What’s the difference between ducted and ductless heat pumps?” We’re going to answer these questions so you can be a smart consumer when deciding on heat pump installation in Gallatin County, MT.

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What Are Cold Climate Heat Pumps?

Monday, August 21st, 2023

Many homeowners in Montana wonder if a heat pump will be enough to heat their homes on the coldest winter days. A popular option for homeowners who want a heat pump but who don’t have a backup heating source like a fireplace has been a dual-fuel system. This consists of a heat pump along with a backup heating source such as a furnace. 

However, cold climate heat pumps are being designed to work in climates such as ours where temperatures are in the single digits for many days of the year. Cold climate heat pumps (CCHPs) go by several names including high efficiency heat pumps and cold weather heat pumps. Let’s learn more about these systems below so you can decide if heat pump installation is the right choice for you.

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