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Do Air Source Heat Pumps Work in Alaska?

HeatingBy Mindy O'Neall December 3, 2019

I’ve heard air source heat pumps are being used in parts of Alaska. Do they work in Fairbanks? Yes they can, but only for part of the year. While the technology is growing in warmer parts of the state, like Southeast Alaska, air source heat pumps (ASHPs) cannot provide enough heat to be used as…

Boiler Basics

HeatingBy Mindy O'Neall December 2, 2019

Boiler Basics Today’s boilers offer a wide range of customized options to maximize efficiency, and Alaska’s climate justifies paying for the most efficient system possible up front, since the extra money will be paid back several times during the system’s operating lifetime. Because of the many variables involved in selecting a boiler for your home,…