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Why Are They Called Ductless Mini Splits? A wall-mount mini-split heating and air conditioning unit installed in a new house. A modern heat pump, this unit heats a house in winter and cools in the summer. This type of system eliminates ductwork which is a primary source of inefficiency in a conventional system making this about 30% more efficient. This particular unit has an eye sensor which pans the room looking for hot or cold spots and directs the airflow accordingly.

Why Are They Called Ductless Mini Splits?

January 30, 2026

They’re called ductless mini splits because they don’t require ductwork and consist of two main components—a compact indoor air handler and an outdoor compressor.

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Cold Climate Heat Pumps Are HVAC Game Changers. Photo of an elderly couple enjoying a hot beverage together in their kitchen.

Cold Climate Heat Pumps Are HVAC Game Changers

January 15, 2026

If you are looking for an HVAC system that heats and cools your Silverdale home, lowers energy bills, and is easy on the environment and your budget, consider an air-source heat pump. 

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10 Things to Consider When Buying a New Furnace. Close up photo of a gas furnace flame burner.

10 Things to Consider When Buying a New Furnace

December 30, 2025

Winter in Sequim is shaping up to be especially harsh this year. Can you imagine not having your furnace to help you make it through? You go to turn it on … and instead of rushing warm air through your ducts, it rattles, groans, and then just sits in sullen silence, clearly protesting another season of overworked servitude.

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The Basics of Winter Indoor Air Quality. Father with son sitting in comfortable armchairs in their cozy country house near fireplace and enjoying a warm atmosphere and flame moves. Their beagle friend dog sitting beside on white sheepskin.

The Basics of Winter Indoor Air Quality

December 15, 2025

In the winter, being snug as a bug in a rug in your home can be cozy, but it can also play havoc with your indoor air quality (IAQ) here in Silverdale, creating some significant health problems.

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3 Reasons to Consider a Geothermal Heat Pump. Photo of three teenagers and their dog looking at a laptop in their kitchen.

3 Reasons to Consider a Geothermal Heat Pump

November 29, 2025

Geothermal heat pumps have been in use since the 1940s, efficiently and thoroughly heating and cooling homes in the Silverdale area.

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HVAC technician performing maintenance on a furnace system.

Why Is My Furnace Leaking Water?

November 14, 2025

You just discovered there is a puddle of water on the floor in front of your furnace. Why would the furnace in your Sequim home be leaking?

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Why Buying a Heat Pump Instead of a Furnace Makes Sense. Businessman holding jar of savings.

Why Buying a Heat Pump Instead of a Furnace Makes Sense

October 30, 2025

In fact, the shift from gas furnaces to electric heat pumps is quickly becoming the go-to solution for forward-thinking homeowners looking to modernize their homes and reduce emissions.

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What Is That Burning Smell Coming From My Furnace? A flame.

What Is That Burning Smell Coming From My Furnace?

October 15, 2025

There is nothing scarier than switching your furnace on in the fall and catching a whiff of something burning.

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How to Set Programmable Thermostat. Photo of a digital thermostat mounted on a wall with a blue light.

How to Set Your Programmable Thermostat

September 30, 2025

Why even bother to set different temperatures on your programmable thermostat?

Because living here in Washington, it will save you a decent chunk of money. According to the US Department of Energy (DOE), if you turn your heat down 10 to 15 degrees for eight hours, you can achieve a 5 to 15 percent savings on your heating bill.

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How Long Will a HVAC Furnace, Heat Pump, or Boiler Last in Washington?

How Long Will a HVAC Furnace, Heat Pump, or Boiler Last in Washington?

September 15, 2025

Are you searching for an HVAC contractor near you because you need a new heater for your Sequim, home? Air Flo Heating Co can help.

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