Category: Heat Pumps

Rocket Air - Cool or Heat: What Your Thermostat Setting Really Means
Air Conditioning

Cool or Heat: What Your Thermostat Setting Really Means

If you’ve ever stood staring at your thermostat wondering whether to set it to cool or heat, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common questions we hear from homeowners—especially during those tricky months when the weather can’t make up its mind. At Rocket Air Heating & Cooling, we help people every day figure out how to use their thermostat correctly to stay comfortable and save energy. Understanding What

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Technician holding a heat pump reversing valve from a heat pump
Heat Pumps

Signs of a Bad Heat Pump Reversing Valve Explained

If you’ve ever had a heat pump that just won’t heat in the winter or cool in the summer, the heat pump reversing valve could be the culprit. This small but mighty part is what allows your system to switch between heating and cooling. When it goes bad, comfort in your home takes a hit fast. As someone who works on heat pumps daily, I can tell you that this

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Rocket Air - What Is Auxiliary Heat?
Heat Pumps

What Is Auxiliary Heat? HVAC Pros Explain the Basics

If you’ve ever woken up on a freezing morning, glanced at your thermostat, and noticed “AUX” glowing, you probably wondered, what is auxiliary heat and should I worry? As someone who works on heat pumps almost every day, I can tell you that auxiliary heat isn’t a bad thing. In fact, it’s built into your system to keep you comfortable when temperatures dip too low for your heat pump to

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