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Guides from All Seasons Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
Straight answers to the questions we hear most, written for our own customers.
September 30, 2026 · 5 min read
What Size Heat Pump Do I Need?
So, your trusty AC or furnace has finally thrown in the towel. You start researching replacement options and keep running into this thing called a heat pump.
September 15, 2026 · 4 min read
Understanding Geothermal Heat Pump Costs in Yakima, WA
Are you ready to leave fossil fuel heating behind? Are you done with outdoor AC units you need to hose off every spring, or air-source heat pumps that just can’t compete with winter temperatures in Washington?
August 30, 2026 · 3 min read
How Do Air Purifiers and Air Filters Work?
Most homes in Yakima, WA, are well-insulated, helping your heating and cooling system run more efficiently.
August 15, 2026 · 4 min read
6 Tips to Help Your Struggling AC in Extreme Heat
Extreme heat can push your air conditioner to its physical limits.
July 30, 2026 · 4 min read
Best Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Products for Hot Weather
Is your Yakima, WA, home ready for the next summer heat wave?
July 15, 2026 · 4 min read
Why Is My House So Dusty When the AC Is Running?
A dusty home can feel frustrating, especially when you’ve just cleaned every surface, only to see dust settling again the next day. Your AC should help keep the air clean, so when dust keeps coming back, it’s...
June 30, 2026 · 4 min read
Upgrading Your Ventilation System for Modern Building Standards
If you’ve ever walked into a Yakima, WA, building that felt stale, stuffy, or oddly humid, or maybe it’s your own, you’ve experienced firsthand how important ventilation really is. As building standards...
June 15, 2026 · 4 min read
Your Top 10 Guide to Buying a New AC in Yakima, WA
Ready to upgrade your cooling game? Whether your current AC is wheezing through another summer or you’re simply ready for a more energy-efficient upgrade, buying a new system in Yakima, WA, can feel like a big...
May 30, 2026 · 4 min read
Healthy Building Solutions: How Better IAQ Protects People and Productivity
The standards for a high-performing building are changing. For years, businesses and builders focused on efficiency, durability, and how a building looked. These things are still important, but they are no longer enough.
May 15, 2026 · 5 min read
Is Your AC Ready for Summer? What Homeowners Should Check Now
When the temperatures start climbing, and the Washington sun means business, your AC isn’t just a luxury; it’s your home’s MVP. But before the real summer heat rolls in, it’s worth asking: is your system ready...
April 30, 2026 · 4 min read
What Should I Set My Thermostat to for Comfort and Savings?
Thermostats are small but mighty.
April 15, 2026 · 4 min read
Thermostat Settings: On vs. Auto
We all know the difference between a thermostat’s heating and cooling temperature settings, that’s the easy part. But what’s the difference between the On and Auto fan setting? How does this small setting...
March 30, 2026 · 5 min read
Is My Heat Pump Smoking or Just Letting Off a Little Steam?
A cloud of white, odorless “smoke” billowing from your outdoor heat pump on a cold, wet Washington day is a good sign, not a red flag.
March 15, 2026 · 4 min read
Top 5 Benefits of Installing a Geothermal System
Looking for a highly efficient, long-lasting heating and cooling system in Toppenish, WA? Your best option may be under your feet!
February 28, 2026 · 4 min read
How Humidifiers Help With Winter Static
Have you ever walked across your carpet in winter, reached for a doorknob, and, zap!, felt a little shock that snaps you back to reality? Or maybe your hair refuses to stay smooth, clinging to everything like...
February 15, 2026 · 3 min read
What Are the Signs That I Need a New Furnace?
A furnace is a major investment for any homeowner in Yakima, WA. Although it’s not something that will need to be done frequently, most people will face the decision of needing to purchase a new heating system...
January 27, 2026 · 4 min read
What Is Your Furnace Saying When It Pops, Booms, and Rattles
Every time your furnace kicks on, your Washington home fills with familiar, mechanical sounds. There’s the gentle whoosh of air through ductwork, and the quiet hum of a blower motor.
January 20, 2026 · 5 min read
5 Tips to Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) This Winter
Cold winter weather is the perfect excuse to seal your home tight, dial up the thermostat, and burrow under a thermal blanket. You will undoubtedly stay warm if you take those steps, but you might also trap...
December 30, 2025 · 4 min read
How Do I Know I Have a Cracked Heat Exchanger?
Your helpful neighbor suggested the issue you are having with your gas furnace sounds like it could be due to a cracked heat exchanger. What is a heat exchanger? How can you tell if this is the issue? What...
December 15, 2025 · 2 min read
What Are the Basics of Furnace Filters?
Furnace filters. They’re one of those items not really on the top of everyone’s minds, but they are important and can have a big impact.
November 30, 2025 · 3 min read
Why Is My Heat Pump Freezing Up?
Ever walked outside and noticed your heat pump coated in ice, even when it’s not cold out? You’re not alone. We get calls at All Seasons Heating WA like this all the time from homeowners wondering if...
November 15, 2025 · 5 min read
What Maintenance Is Needed for a Ductless System?
Ductless systems need monthly maintenance, including cleaning or replacing filters, wiping down indoor units, and checking for refrigerant leaks or drainage issues. Annual professional tune-ups help ensure...
October 30, 2025 · 7 min read
Furnace Maintenance and Winter Energy Saving Tips
It’s understandable that home maintenance tasks can fall by the wayside. Many homeowners in Ellensburg, follow the old saying: “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Life gets busy, and other priorities tend to...
October 15, 2025 · 3 min read
How Your HVAC System Can Help You Sleep
The sound of a well-maintained heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is like a lullaby for a good night’s sleep.
September 30, 2025 · 4 min read
Why Buying a Heat Pump Instead of a Furnace Makes Sense
Want to heat and cool your Toppenish, home, reduce your carbon footprint, and simplify your HVAC setup, all at the same time?
September 15, 2025 · 4 min read
Think HVAC During Your Home Remodeling
Congratulations, you’re planning to remodel your home! Breathing new life and comfort into your charming older house is a grand adventure, and you can count on our team at All Seasons Heating WA to be there...
August 30, 2025 · 4 min read
A Guide to Indoor Humidity Control
Here at Ellensburg, we enjoy beautiful scenery, a strong sense of community, and delicious barbecues.
August 15, 2025 · 4 min read
Why Is My Thermostat Blank?
It is an “Oh no!” moment when you approach your home’s thermostat and see its blank screen.
July 18, 2025 · 4 min read
5 Reasons Why Regular HVAC Maintenance is Essential for Homeowners
Are you cool and comfortable in your Toppenish, home?
July 11, 2025 · 3 min read
How Much Does it Cost to Install a Ductless Mini Split?
Installing a ductless mini split is typically several thousand dollars, with the final balance greatly depending on the number of indoor units, system size, and installation complexity. While the upfront...
June 26, 2025 · 4 min read
Why Are They Called Ductless Mini Splits?
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, connected by refrigerant lines. This “split”...
June 10, 2025 · 3 min read
Why Is a Commercial AC Tune-Up Important?
Businesses in Toppenish rely heavily on their commercial air conditioning systems to maintain a comfortable environment for employees, customers, and equipment.
May 30, 2025 · 4 min read
What’s That Smell Coming From My AC at Startup?
As the temperatures begin to rise in Yakima, many homeowners are firing up their air conditioners for the first time in months. But what if, instead of a refreshing blast of cool air, you’re hit with an unpleasant smell?
May 15, 2025 · 4 min read
How to Reduce Dust in Your Home
Everyone has it, and nobody wants it: dust.
April 22, 2025 · 2 min read
3 Signs It’s Time For a New AC
Should you repair or replace? That’s always the big question for major home systems like air conditioning (AC).
April 15, 2025 · 5 min read
Common AC Problems and Solutions
When the weather gets really hot in Toppenish, the last thing you want is a broken air conditioner; a fully functioning air conditioner is more than a luxury, it’s a necessity. However, even the best systems...
March 18, 2025 · 3 min read
Thermostat 101 Basics
Every team needs a leader.
March 17, 2025 · 4 min read
Spring AC Maintenance Tips
Spring is finally arriving in Washington! The days are getting longer, the flowers are blooming, and you’re probably already thinking about dusting off the patio furniture or tackling that messy garage.
February 21, 2025 · 3 min read
How to Keep Warm During Extreme Cold Weather
We receive countless calls every time the temperatures drop below normal ranges, as homeowners here in Washington encounter problems with their home’s heating system.
February 14, 2025 · 2 min read
6 Ways Your Furnace Keeps You Safe
Your fuel-burning furnace has a number of mechanisms allowing it to run safely and effectively. These features prevent fires and protect your indoor air quality (IAQ). They also work to prevent internal errors...
January 27, 2025 · 3 min read
Planning to Remodel? Go Ductless!
You probably already know about the advantages of ductless heating and cooling systems, and how they can significantly lower your Ellensburg home’s carbon footprint while improving your indoor air quality (IAQ).
January 20, 2025 · 4 min read
What Does a Geothermal System Cost?
Considering a geothermal heating and cooling system for your Washington home?
December 23, 2024 · 3 min read
Transitioning Your Heat Pump
One reason Washington homeowners love heat pumps is they function as an all-in-one unit. Instead of purchasing and maintaining a separate furnace and air conditioning system, you can simply transition your...
December 11, 2024 · 3 min read
Zone Your Way to Comfort
Imagine having the power to control the temperature in every room of your home like a maestro conducting an orchestra. With a zone control system, you can! Gone are the days of battling over the thermostat or...
November 22, 2024 · 2 min read
What’s That Smell Coming From My Furnace?
If your furnace is producing a strange smell, you should always treat it with caution. While the cause for the odor may be benign, it could just as easily be harmful to inhale. When in doubt, always open...
November 11, 2024 · 3 min read
Fall HVAC Maintenance
It’s official.
October 29, 2024 · 3 min read
Why Do I Need a Humidifier in the Fall?
Fall is a beautiful time of the year, but it comes with a drop in humidity levels. If you’re concerned about the humidity change and want to enhance your comfort inside your Toppenish home, installing a...
October 14, 2024 · 3 min read
What Is a Heat Pump?
What’s the best way to preserve resources? Working with what you already have. Heat pumps make your Ellensburg home more comfortable by using heat that already exists. It pushes heat from outdoors to indoors...
September 30, 2024 · 3 min read
Ductless Maintenance
All Seasons Heating extends a warm welcome to all Washington ductless mini split owners.
September 16, 2024 · 2 min read
3 Health Benefits for Using Your AC While Sleeping
A major part of your health relies on getting a good night’s sleep. That’s why it’s not just important to run your air conditioner during the hot summer days. You also need to keep your home comfortably cool...
August 30, 2024 · 3 min read
Going Ductless
Sometimes, a simple, elegant piece of technology can deliver more with less. Ductless mini splits are a triple threat, compact wall units that generate heating, cooling, and ventilation. No ducts are required,...
August 15, 2024 · 3 min read
3 Tips to Prevent an AC Breakdown During a Heat Wave
An air conditioner is your lifeline during a prolonged heat wave.
July 19, 2024 · 2 min read
Air Conditioning Basics--Did You Know?
Today’s air conditioner (AC) is based on a prototype invented in 1902 by Willis Carrier, an engineer from Buffalo, New York. Unlike earlier forms of cooling, Carrier’s model controlled the temperature by...
July 12, 2024 · 3 min read
Tips to Prepare Your Toppenish Home for Vacation This Summer
You’re leaving for vacation! You’ve packed your swimsuit, made reservations, and bought some new outfits. Your excitement builds as you picture yourself lounging by the beach, sipping cocktails, and soaking up...
June 21, 2024 · 3 min read
How Does Your Central Air Conditioner Cool Your Home?
Aside from the professionals, like ours at All Seasons Heating, who really thinks about air conditioners and their components?
June 14, 2024 · 2 min read
Why Is My AC Blowing Hot Air?
It’s a hot day outdoors, and you are inside your Yakima home waiting for your air conditioning (AC) system to kick into full gear.
May 24, 2024 · 3 min read
AC Maintenance Checklist
Can you imagine a scorching hot day here in Yakima without air conditioning? During those dog days of summer, your air conditioning system can be your very best friend. Below is an AC maintenance checklist.
May 17, 2024 · 3 min read
Spring Money-Saving Tips
Everyone loves to save money, and it’s a good idea to review different aspects of your budget now and again to see if there are more opportunities you have missed in the past. In the springtime, considering...
April 26, 2024 · 3 min read
Does an AC Kill Mold?
Your air conditioner (AC) can do several things--keep your Washington home’s indoor air cooler than outdoor temperatures, help to keep indoor airborne allergens at bay, and help keep your home’s humidity low....
April 12, 2024 · 3 min read
Why Is a Home Dehumidifier Important?
Although most Ellensburg homeowners understand the importance of having a working heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system to provide heating and cooling throughout the year, some people don’t...
March 31, 2024 · 3 min read
5 Ways to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality
What do you think of when you hear about air pollution? You might immediately imagine a giant cloud of smoke, cars spewing exhaust, or a trash incinerator--but have you ever thought about your own home in Toppenish?
March 15, 2024 · 2 min read
How to Choose the Right HVAC Equipment for Your Home
You wouldn’t put a bus engine in a car.
February 15, 2024 · 3 min read
Why Air Duct Cleaning Is Important
Just like your lungs are an important connection to the rest of your respiratory system, your home’s ductwork, or air ducts, are importantly connected to your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)...
January 15, 2024 · 2 min read
How to Determine Heat Pump Efficiency
If you are in the market for a new heat pump, efficiency is probably a key factor in your search. The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) has a universal ranking system for heating...
December 29, 2023 · 2 min read
How Can I Make My Furnace Last Longer?
The average furnace lasts between 10 and 15 years. But did you know you can take steps to make it last longer? There is no shortcut or hack to increase your furnace’s longevity.
December 15, 2023 · 3 min read
How Do I Know When It’s Time to Buy a New Furnace?
Nobody wants a problem with their furnace, but even the most efficient systems have to be replaced at some point.
November 30, 2023 · 3 min read
Why Is My Heat Pump Turning On and Off Frequently?
Homeowners generally favor heat pumps for their efficiency. However, a number of common issues can cause them to run very inefficiently. When your unit turns on and off continuously, this can significantly...
November 13, 2023 · 5 min read
What Are SEER2 and HSPF2 Ratings?
Air conditioners (AC) and heat pumps have their efficiency described by these numbers. It’s like “miles per gallon” for your Ellensburg, WA, home’s heating and cooling equipment.
November 10, 2023 · 3 min read
How Can I Lower My Heating Bill This Winter?
Are you anticipating a higher heating bill this winter? Here in Toppenish, temperatures can get pretty low. The only way to ensure you remain perfectly comfortable inside your Washington home is by cranking up the heat.
October 31, 2023 · 3 min read
Is Your Heating System Ready for This Winter?
Winters here in Washington can get pretty cold. If you want to remain comfortable regardless of how low the outdoor temperature drops, prepare your heating system so that it runs efficiently and keeps you warm.
October 15, 2023 · 3 min read
Tips to Troubleshoot Your Thermostat
If your heating or air conditioning system suddenly stops working in your Yakima home, it’s easy to think the worst. However, sometimes the malfunction is not really caused by your heating, ventilation, and...
September 30, 2023 · 3 min read
Why Is Remodeling My Home in the Fall or Winter a Better Time?
When you come out of winter’s hibernation, you are ready for a change. Warmer weather prompts many a project. You may begin a plan to get healthy, so you adopt new eating habits and exercise. Or maybe you...
September 15, 2023 · 2 min read
Air Conditioners: Things You May Not Have Known
Though air conditioners are a major part of modern life, they hold many secrets few people know about.
August 30, 2023 · 4 min read
7 Furnace Maintenance Tips
It’s understandable that maintenance tasks often fall by the wayside. Many Ellensburg homeowners follow the mantra of “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Everyone is busy and many seemingly more important...
August 8, 2023 · 3 min read
What Does Indoor Air Quality Have to Do With Allergies?
Did you know the average American spends nearly 90 percent of life indoors? That’s why it is increasingly important to ensure indoor air quality (IAQ) is clean and healthy.
July 20, 2023 · 5 min read
Video - What is SEER2 and HSPF2?
Air conditioners and heat pumps have their efficiency described by these numbers. It’s like “miles per gallon” for your heating & cooling equipment.
July 17, 2023 · 2 min read
Air Conditioners Versus Heat Pumps
Whoever named the heat pump was being modest.
June 14, 2023 · 3 min read
4 Factors to Consider When Buying a Heat Pump
So you are looking to invest in a heat pump. You are not alone--many Americans are making the switch.
May 15, 2023 · 3 min read
Why Do I Need AC Maintenance Now?
An air conditioner (AC), just like a car, needs regular maintenance and service to run efficiently.
April 17, 2023 · 2 min read
What to Know About Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is known as the silent killer for a reason, it can easily go undetected and cause illness and even death. It’s critical to learn how to prevent carbon monoxide leaks in your...
March 15, 2023 · 3 min read
Why Ductless Is the Way to Go
You deserve the most comfort at the best price in your Washington home or business. You want reliable heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) at reasonable prices. You want fresh, clean air so you...
February 15, 2023 · 2 min read
Why Is My Furnace Filter Soggy?
You have just inspected your air filter, only to find it is sopping wet! Thoughts begin to race through your head, and you ask yourself, Is my furnace breaking down? or Is this going to be expensive to repair?...
January 12, 2023 · 4 min read
The Basics of Winter Indoor Air Quality
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 Washington, creating some significant health problems. At All Seasons...
December 15, 2022 · 2 min read
5 Things You Should Know About Geothermal Maintenance
One of the benefits of having a geothermal system for your Yakima home is the minimal maintenance it requires.
December 8, 2022 · 3 min read
Why Is the Furnace Pilot Light Going Out?
If you ever hear your gas furnace turn on but cannot feel any warm air blowing from the vents inside your WA home, chances are the pilot light went out.
November 17, 2022 · 3 min read
How Can I Lower My Heating Bill This Winter?
Are you anticipating a higher heating bill this winter? Here in Ellensburg, temperatures can get pretty low. The only way to ensure you remain perfectly comfortable inside your WA home is by cranking up the heat.
November 8, 2022 · 3 min read
Why Isn’t My Furnace Heating My Entire Home?
If your furnace seems to be producing heat inconsistently around your Yakima home to you, you’re not alone. Many homes have varied conditions from room to room causing spotty heating or cooling. On cold days,...
October 14, 2022 · 3 min read
What Are Signs I Need a New Furnace?
A furnace is a major investment for any Yakima homeowner. Although it’s not something that will need to be done frequently, most people will face the decision of needing to purchase a new heating system...
September 13, 2022 · 3 min read
What Is Short Cycling?
Short cycling is a term used in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) world to explain a situation where a furnace or air conditioner turns on and off too frequently. The “short cycle” is the...
August 17, 2022 · 3 min read
Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality
Stand outdoors on one of those days when the weather feels perfect, take a few deep breaths, and enjoy the fresh air.
July 18, 2022 · 3 min read
What Does AC SEER Mean?
For your air conditioner (AC), a common term used in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) business you are likely to see everywhere is your air conditioner’s SEER. But what exactly is SEER?
June 23, 2022 · 3 min read
5 Ways to Save Money on Your AC and Summer Energy Bill
As the summer months approach, we are all looking to save some pennies where we can. So why not start with your costly utility bills?
May 16, 2022 · 3 min read
Spring Money-Saving Tips
Everyone loves to save money, and it’s a good idea to review different aspects of your budget now and again to see if there are more opportunities you have missed in the past. In the springtime, considering...
April 15, 2022 · 3 min read
Conventional HVAC or a Heat Pump: Which Is Better?
We all take climate control for granted these days. In winter, we expect warmth from our heating system; in summer, we demand the cool comfort of air conditioning. Most Yakima homeowners don’t give that a...
February 16, 2022 · 2 min read
Why Won’t My Furnace Stop Running?
Is your furnace blowing air without pause? If so, you’re probably feeling a bit concerned. First, your Toppenish house most likely feels like an oven. On top of that, your utility bill will be considerably...
January 13, 2022 · 3 min read
Why Is My Furnace Blowing Cold Air?
Did you finally turn your furnace on this winter only to have cold air blowing out of your vents? Or did your furnace stop working just when you started to need it most? There are a few reasons your furnace...
December 15, 2021 · 4 min read
The Basics of Winter Indoor Air Quality
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 Washington, creating some significant health problems. At All Seasons...
November 16, 2021 · 3 min read
How Does My Gas Furnace Work?
Although today’s furnaces can generate heat using a variety of fuels, natural gas is one of the most popular. Natural gas furnaces typically use a combination of methane and other carbon-based gases.
October 29, 2021 · 1 min read
Video - What Is Carbon Monoxide?
Carbon monoxide is a poisonous, odorless, tasteless gas. It is formed by the incomplete combustion of carbon, or the incomplete burning of natural gas and other things that contain carbon. It can often be...
October 18, 2021 · 3 min read
Fall Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
With fall now upon us in Moxee, cooler temperatures are here to stay. This transition from one season to another most definitely affects your home’s indoor air quality (IAQ). And your indoor air quality...
September 10, 2021 · 3 min read
Schedule Your Annual Furnace Inspection Now
What ’s at the top of your fall to-do list? Make sure it is your furnace.
August 13, 2021 · 3 min read
How Environmental Issues Can Affect Your AC
When you’re looking at how your air conditioner works, it can depend on a wide variety of factors. Most people realize that the brand you select, the size, the features, and the efficiency rating all play a...
July 15, 2021 · 3 min read
Consider a Ductless AC System
When you think of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, you probably think of the furnace and air conditioner (AC) equipment inside, an air conditioner component outside, and a network of...
June 14, 2021 · 2 min read
Why Is My Air Conditioner Making Noise?
It’s normal for your air conditioner to create some noise when running, that simply means it’s working. Although older units are typically louder than newer ones, all air conditioning noises are not the same.
May 14, 2021 · 3 min read
Does an AC Help With Allergies?
Does an air conditioner (AC) help with allergies? In one word, yes. Actually two words, yes if. If you properly maintain the air conditioner. Air conditioners can help filter your home’s air and control its...
April 16, 2021 · 3 min read
What Does Indoor Air Quality Have to Do With Allergies?
Did you know the average American spends nearly 90 percent of life indoors? That’s why it is increasingly important to ensure indoor air quality (IAQ) is clean and healthy. If your Wapato home is facing...
March 16, 2021 · 4 min read
What Are Zone Control Systems?
Some like it hot!
February 10, 2021 · 3 min read
Air Filters vs. Air Cleaners
Our highly climate-controlled indoor environments can often be extremely comfortable in our modern world. Combine that with the fact so many of our daily needs are easily met without needing to go outside, and...
January 12, 2021 · 3 min read
Is My Furnace Overheating?
Just about any electrical appliance has the potential to overheat. Furnaces are no exception. As a homeowner, you need to take precautions to lower the risk of an overheated unit. You should also be wary of...
December 1, 2020 · 3 min read
Why Is Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Important?
Energy-efficient homes are more common than ever. Although they provide many benefits, including reducing overall energy usage and a smaller carbon footprint, they come with some disadvantages as well.
November 6, 2020 · 3 min read
Should I Choose a Heat Pump or a Furnace?
Here are some things to consider helping you in your decision-making process. And remember, you can always call one of our heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) professionals at All Seasons Heating...