Heat Pump Articles
Shorter pieces on the moments a heat pump becomes a real decision in Sacramento: a foggy morning when the outdoor unit starts steaming, an air conditioner that quits in July, what a conversion day involves, and the permit changes coming under state law. The guides cover each topic in depth; these articles follow one situation at a time.
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- Illustrative WalkthroughWhat a gas-to-heat-pump conversion day looks like: an illustrative walkthrough
An illustrative walkthrough, not a real job: how a typical Sacramento conversion from a gas furnace and central AC to a ducted heat pump runs, from the first visit to the final inspection.
- Dates and DeadlinesSB 222 and heat pump permits: what changes, and when
A new state law sets deadlines for how cities and counties permit residential heat pumps, caps the fee and voids HOA rules that block gas-to-electric swaps. Here are the dates, what they mean for a Sacramento project, and how to make sure the SMUD rebate is on your quote.
- SeasonalTule fog mornings: why your heat pump steams, and when frost is a problem
Frost, a stopped fan and a cloud of vapor from the outdoor unit are a normal part of a Sacramento winter morning. Here is what the defrost cycle is doing, and how to tell it apart from ice that needs a visit.
- NewsYour AC quit. Should the replacement be a heat pump or another air conditioner?
The incentive picture behind this decision has changed: the federal tax credit has ended, two state programs have stopped taking reservations, and SMUD's rebate is the main one left. Here is what that means for a Sacramento homeowner choosing in a hurry.
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