Washington Weather Chasers Track Snow In the Forecast
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for portions of the Western Washington lowlands. Much of eastern Washington is also under a winter storm watch, as well as the Olympic and Cascade Mountains. Keep in mind that this means a winter storm is possible, but not certain. It is more certain in […]
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Thanks to You, We Stand Together for Quality.
Quality Heating wishes you and your loved ones a very safe and sound Thanksgiving holiday! In a world where we are increasingly challenged by sweeping changes in climate conditions, striving to achieve higher energy standards, and meeting the rising costs of various fuel sources, we are thankful for the role we are well-equipped to play. […]
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Modern HVAC Options for Historic Building Conservation
For a classic, older home or business, an HVAC retrofit, done as part of a historic buildings conservation project, requires the expertise of trained HVAC professionals. The goal in such a preservation is to keep as much of the existing space and finishes as possible. At Quality Heating, we think of it as traveling “Back to the Future.” In an […]
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Is Your HVAC System Well-Matched?
There’s a new day dawning for energy efficiency standards. Starting January 1, 2023, the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) minimum energy efficiency standard goes into effect for all newly manufactured residential and commercial air conditioners and heat pumps. The standard not only increases the minimum efficiency of residential equipment, but also includes separate efficiency standards and installation requirements for […]
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Your HVAC vs. the “World’s Worst Air”
In our native Northwest climes, famous for Evergreen trees that remove carbon dioxide from the air and emit oxygen to improve air quality, the alarming reversal of fortune that saw Seattle register the world’s worst air quality in ten years was truly staggering. For the first time in at least a decade, the average number of days with moderate or worse air quality in […]
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Hit or Myth? Ductless Mini-Splits Myths and Misconceptions
When Ductless Mini-Split systems, also known as Ductless Heat Pumps, began to surge in popularity around the Pacific Northwest, a number of myths and misperceptions sprung from the word-of-mouth of the unacquainted and uninformed. Outdated information can spread as quickly as praise and recommendations keeping homeowners from making the best choices about heating and cooling. To demystify those misbegotten first impressions, here […]
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Will Soybean and Canola Oils Power 200,000 Kitsap Homes?
One of the country’s largest independent energy companies is partnering with a property owner west of Kitsap Lake to propose a biodiesel power plant at a former rock quarry. Biodiesel fuel consists of a mix mainly of soybean and canola oils, a byproduct of animal feed. The 14-acre total site will include storage for 1.87 million gallons. Consultants for Tenaska, based in […]
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Want Simultaneous Heating and Cooling? Try VRF!
Fall is that “in-between season” where how to dress from one day to the next can be anybody’s guess. Keeping your living spaces consistently comfortable in this weather can be a challenge. Some rooms can be too cold while others are too warm. Do you run the heat or the AC? How about both in different areas? You can […]
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What’s Ahead? New Heating & Cooling Efficiency Standards for 2023
On Jan. 1, 2023, new minimum efficiency standards for heat pumps and air conditioners go into effect across the United States. Federal standards for equipment efficiencies are implemented by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in accordance with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) of 1975. This is the first time since 2015 that DOE is updating air conditioner […]
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What Makes Our Local Hot Springs so Cool?
Taking a dip in the Sol Duc Hot Springs is one of the top bucket list things to do in the Olympic National Park right outside our doors here on the Olympic Peninsula.One of the cool things about Sol Duc Hot Springs is the pools look like normal swimming pools. There are actually three hot […]
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18 NovemberThanks to You, We Stand Together for Quality.
