Can I Move The Thermostat On My Heat Pump Up And Down Like Other Heating Systems?

During the heating season, we recommend a setting that is comfortable for your household. Once your thermostat is set, the best policy is to leave it alone. Raising the thermostat as little as 2° F may cause the supplementary heat to come on, thereby increasing your energy usage. Although night setback is recommended during the winter for most types of heating systems, to save energy and reduce costs, it is not generally recommended for a heat pump unless a programmable thermostat designed expressly for a heat pump is used. When you have a heat pump, and raise the house temperature in the morning, the supplementary heat may come on using more electricity than you save during the night. Reduce the thermostat temperature setting for weekend trips or vacations during the heating season.

What Are Some Ways To Help Control My Heating And Cooling Costs?

Once the thermostat is set, it should be left alone. However, programmable thermostats are commonly installed on systems to setback the house temperatures while you are away from your home. The air filters inside the system need to be checked, cleaned, or changed each month. The outdoor fan should not be covered or obstructed, so it can receive proper air flow. Precision Tune Up checks should be performed which include refrigerant level checks, indoor/outdoor coil inspections (cleaning, if needed) and duct inspections. Duct inspections are very important. A poorly performing duct system can cause air comfort problems, high utility bills, and could become hazardous. We can measure your entire system's performance and show you how to get the most out of your heating and cooling system.

Is The Heat Pump An Economical Or Expensive Way Of Heating And Cooling, And How Does It Operate?

A heat pump may actually provide more than three units of heat for each unit of electricity used. If a kilowatt-hour of heat is needed for comfort, it can be supplied by a one thousand-watt electric heater. To provide the same amount of heat the heat pump might use as little as 330 watts in an hour. This is a ratio of three to one. The ratio is referred to as the Coefficient of Performance (COP). Electric resistance heaters have a COP of 1 because they are using electricity to create heat. A heat pump moves heat from the outside to the inside of the home and vice versa, not using energy to create heat. We recommend. a COP of at least 1.8 at standard test conditions of 17° F dry bulb and 15° F wet bulb.

I am sure that explanation was as clear as mud. Let's look at it this way. Gas and fuel oil prices are going through the roof. It looks like the heat pump is becoming a better option.

Time Delay Relay

By stopping your unit from going on and off (short-cycling) so much, a time delay relay keeps it from wearing out prematurely. A time delay relay is also the perfect accessory for families that have children who like to play with the thermostat. No matter how often you change the setting on the heat/cool switch or the fan on/auto switch, you can't burn out your compressor. This is because the time delay relay won't turn your system on for 3-5 minutes after the last thermostat adjustment has been made.

Ceiling Saver Kit

Protect your home from unexpected “flash floods”

More than cooling the air, the main function of an air conditioner is to dehumidify the air to create a comfortable environment. The water released from the dehumidified air is then drained away. If your air conditioning system is located in your attic, this can pose serious problems. If your drain ever clogs, the condensation will overflow from your air conditioner and onto your ceiling. Repairing or replacing your ceiling could cost you hundreds or possibly even thousands of dollars if you have a cathedral ceiling. For this reason, we offer a ceiling saver kit. The ceiling saver kit catches any potential leaks in a custom fabricated pan that has a separate drain line to protect your ceiling from leaks. What if the back-up drain gets clogged? We’ve got it covered. We also install as part of our ceiling saver kit a safety switch that will automatically turn your air conditioner off eliminating the possibility for any more condensation to occur. At this point, you will realize that your air conditioning system is not working and call us for service to correct the problem without ever leaking a drop of water onto your ceiling.

Howell's Service Department

"I'm happy to say that we own over 18,000 homes and businesses."

Okay, I admit that “own” is a bit strong. But we feel like they’re ours because we treat them like ours each time we service their cooling and heating systems.

My name is Tracy Parrish. I am the Service Manager here at Howell's. As I sit back and take a second to relax, it looks to be a very interesting year for both Howell's and you, our customer. Each season at Howell's, we add more homes and businesses to "our" list, and we'd love to include yours! Why? Because Howell's is an employee-owned company, and all of us are committed to giving you lots of ways to make your everyday lives a little easier. Like…

7 Day Service Hotline - Why wait for service?

Service - On all makes and models of heating and cooling equipment. Yes, even yours!

Skilled, safe, and reliable technicians - They don't "learn" on your equipment.

Seasonal Tune-ups- Performed on your system to help you save on energy, repair costs, and add life to your system.

Comfort Club Energy Savings Plan - A unique and affordable maintenance plan. Exactly what you have been looking for!

40 years of solid service - (We're starting to get the hang of it!) Tired of "one-truck" trainees showing up at your home? Our experience shows and grows daily!

100% Satisfaction - We believe in our service so much that we are willing to stand by it.

The service department commits itself to providing our customers with uninterrupted service availability. This is achieved by a team of service coordinators, a service billing administrator, 15 service technicians, and me, your friendly neighborhood service manager.

Our service technicians are true professionals in their field.  They are ready to put their years of experience to work for your comfort.  Each of our technicians has been EPA approved and certified to handle refrigerants.We take advantage of product training schools, HVAC seminars, and manufacturer instructional programs year around, to stay fresh on technological advancements in the industry and to bring you the highest level of service we can.

After 40 years of solid service, this all adds up to 110% satisfaction. Let us prove the Howell’s Heating & A/C difference to you. Call 798-1371. We’d love to “own” your home or business (or at least treat it like we do!). 

Howell's Heating & AC Fabrication Shop

At Howell's, we have a 9,000 square foot facility, in which we specialize in the manufacturing of insulated and un-insulated HVAC ductwork and fittings. Our shop crew have over 50 years of fabrication experience and are capable of providing our customers with standard and special order duct projects.     With our state-of-the-art coil line, we can produce over 300 feet of metal duct, up to 22 gauge, in one hour. With our computer controlled coil line, we can produce precision ductwork quicker and more  efficiently with the best edges in the industry, making installation in the field easier and faster. And, we can cut 300 inches of sheet metal fittings in one minute with our computerized Vulcan Plasma Cutter. We can fabricate sheet metal from 26 gauge up to 16 gauge welded duct. Our state-of-the-art facility also includes a Roto-Die™ Hydraulic Break, a 10 foot manual break machine, a Snap Lock™ machine, Pittsburgh machine, a Grip Nailer and Duct Liner station, and a powered shear machine.  . Our shop is designed with versatility and production in mind. We have all the necessary tools and machinery to layout, cut, bend, insulate, assemble, or weld standard metal projects as needed. ·  Rectangular Duct ·  Draft Hoods ·  Roof Curbs ·  Slides & Drives ·  Hanging Straps ·  Condensate Drain Pans ·  Base Plenums ·  Filter Racks ·  Commercial/Residential Fittings ·  Fiberglass Duct                                                                                Of course, our trained staff can also layout, design, and fabricate all specialty items, in any shape and size to fit your project needs. We have the ability to convert your drawings or concept and turn it into reality. The Vulcan Plasma Cutter's computer software allows us the versatility to make any fitting with a push of a button. We have stored 15,000 different sheet metal fitting designs into the Vulcan's software. So if you need it, we can make it! Our goal is to provide our customers with a quality product specifically designed for your project. On time! Every time!     At Howell's Heating & Air Conditioning, we continually invest in: Safety - Our #1 concern at all times, and at all phases of each and every project. Training -  We keep our shop staff trained on all of the latest advancements in process, engineering, safety, software, and equipment to provide you a quality product. Technology - We utilize the very best fabrication technology to provide a superior product quicker than anyone else. Gauranteed! And Efficiency - We want your project to be profitable at the end of the day. So we are constantly working on improving our internal efficiencies to get your project done on time for a great price.

Our prompt service is just as important as the high quality of the finished product. But actions speak louder than words. Contact us for your next job and let us prove our value. Either we do the work right and on time, or we don’t deserve your business. If you have a design question, or need a quote for a project, contact us. Our shop foreman will get in touch with you personally.