Morris Heating & Cooling

04/12/2026

02/24/2026

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02/11/2026

Happy Birthday, Keelan! 🎉 We’re grateful to have you as part of the Morris Heating & Cooling team. Hope you have a great day!

02/03/2026

A lot of opinions have been shared about switching your heat pump to emergency heat only during extremely cold weather. Here is some great information to help you understand the facts better.

The thermal balance point is the point at which a heat pump can move heat into the home at the same rate the home loses its heat. Above this point, the heat pump will not need any additional help to heat the home. But below it, the heat pump will need auxiliary heat with it to help maintain the temperature.

The thermal balance point is not a set number and depends greatly on the heat loss of the individual home (Manual J) and the specific capacity of the unit chosen (Manual S). This point can be as high as the 60s (unfortunately) or as impressively low as the negative numbers.

On the other hand, the economic balance point is specific to dual-fuel heat. It's the point where it's more cost-effective (economical) to switch over to the secondary heat, such as natural gas, propane, or oil.

The actual number depends on the Manual J of the home and Manual S of the equipment, as well as the costs of electricity and secondary fuel. It is not a set number, and it can even change from one year to the next. For example, a customer may not have access to natural gas, so they are dependent on propane delivery or fuel oil delivery, which could possibly have a much higher cost than natural gas. That means two identical homes in a similar area could have different economic balance points because of the differences in secondary fuel costs.

All-electric homes don’t have an economic balance point. Even though the heat pump loses capacity as the outdoor temperature drops, and even though it needs assistance from the electric heat, it will still move more heat from the outside to the inside with less kilowatt energy than the same kilowatt energy for electric heat (as long as it's working properly). Even if the heat pump is running nonstop, it's moving more heat inside for less energy than if it were to run electric heat elements alone.

This is why we do not suggest that you ever turn your system to emergency heat. The electric heat is designed to assist the heat pump when the outside temperature drops below your houses balance point. When the temperature drops that low the electric heat can’t heat the house without the heat from the heat pump. The only time you should swich is when your heat pump is not operating die to a failure of a component.
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01/23/2026

In preparation for the impending winter weather, we would like to provide some valuable information to ensure optimal operation of your heating system. As we anticipate snow, ice, and freezing rain over the weekend, it is crucial to guarantee proper functioning of your heat pump, by keeping the top of the unit, where the fan blows air, clear of ice. The sides will defrost during normal operation. However, if ice accumulates on top and blocks air circulation, it will become an ice block. Furthermore, ice buildup inside the unit can damage the fan. In either case, you can safely melt the ice by pouring hot water over it. We frequently receive calls related to weather-related issues, and in most cases, the unit is operating normally. If you have a condensing gas furnace, please ensure that the drain line is insulated or has very little pipe exposed outside. Homeowners often add more line to prevent dripping close to the house, but this can cause the drain line to freeze. In the event of a power outage, please do not run generators indoors. If you have a generator, ensure it is outside and away from any windows. Make sure you have a carbon monoxide detector while using any fuel burning heat source. Carbon monoxide is a colorless and odorless gas that is a silent killer. The better prepared we are for this storm, the less likely it is to affect us severely. Hopefully, this information will help you address any issues to avoid a service call and to stay safe. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Spring will arrive in 58 days.

12/26/2025

From our family to yours—may your holidays be filled with peace, warmth, and joy. Merry Christmas from Morris Heating & Cooling! 🎄❤️

12/23/2025

Celebrating Caleb today! 🎈 Your hard work and dedication make a real difference at Morris Heating & Cooling.

12/18/2025

Happy Birthday to Holly — one of the people who keeps Morris Heating & Cooling running smoothly every single day. We appreciate you more than you know! 🎉💙

12/17/2025

Help us wish Chris a very happy birthday! 🎉 We’re grateful for all you do for Morris Heating & Cooling!

12/16/2025

Happy Birthday, Alejandro! 🎉 Thanks for bringing your best to the Morris Heating & Cooling family!