Premier Heating and Air Blog for ‘Heat Pumps’ Category

Why Your Heat Pump Won’t Change to Heating Mode

Monday, November 11th, 2024
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Cool weather means it’s time to shift your heat pump into heating mode. The ease with which you can change a heat pump from one mode to another is one of the biggest advantages of having a heat pump in the first place. 

Still, what if your heat pump won’t turn to heating mode? It does happen, and our team has worked with many heat pumps, so we’re familiar with how this problem can occur. We’ve put together this guide to help you understand what’s going on and if you need heat pump repair in Glenwood, GA. In some cases, this issue can overlap with why heat pumps get stuck, particularly when thermostat or reversing valve problems are involved.

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Watch for Signs of a Heat Pumps That’s Too Old

Monday, October 14th, 2024
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You can expect to get a good service life from your heat pump if you remember to have it regularly maintained and always call promptly for repairs whenever the unit needs them. (Important reminder: because heat pumps work around the year, they need two maintenance visits per year.)

However, any heat pump has a limited service life, usually from 10-15 years. When a heat pump becomes too old, no amount of regular maintenance or repairs will be able to turn it around and restore it to its original condition. It’s possible to force a heat pump to work for several years longer if you keep having it repaired, but this is costly and the heat pump will perform at much lower effectiveness while causing your utility bills to spike. If you’re unsure whether to continue repairs, here’s what to consider before trying to repair your heat pump yourself.

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How Do Heat Pumps Get Heat From Outdoors in the Winter?

Monday, October 14th, 2024
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The miracle of the heat pump is that it works as both a heating and cooling system. It’s not really a “miracle,” but based on the simple principle that if you take an air conditioner and find a way to reverse the way it moves heat, it can provide either heating or cooling. An air conditioner uses refrigerant to draw heat from inside the house and releases it outside, cooling down the interior of the house. A heat pump goes a step further: it can change the direction the refrigerant flows so that it draws heat from outside the house and releases it inside, warming up the house.

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Why Is My Heat Pump Stuck in One Mode?

Monday, October 14th, 2024
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Heat pumps offer many great advantages to homes. But the best advantage of all is the simple convenience of being able to change a heat pump from cooling mode to heat mode (and back) with a simple adjustment to the thermostat. 

The weather is cooling down now, and you’ll soon shift your heat pump over to heating mode for the next several months. Usually, this won’t be a problem. But heat pumps, even with the best regular maintenance, can’t work completely free from malfunctions. You may discover that your heat pump won’t switch over to heating mode, and you’re either getting cool or room-temperature air coming from the vents. What’s happening, and is this something that requires calling our professionals for heat pump repair in Aberdeen, KY? If this sounds familiar, it might also help to know what to do if heat pump fails.

We’ll look at why you may have a stuck heat pump in more detail below.

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Watch Out for These Potential Heat Pump Problems

Monday, September 16th, 2024
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Heat pumps are one of the best options available for homeowners when it comes to taking care of their comfort. A heat pump does the job of both cooling and heating a home, and it does so at greater efficiency than the more conventional method of pairing an AC and a furnace. 

If you have a heat pump, all you have to do when the cold weather starts this year is adjust the thermostat to provide heat. Your heat pump will easily switch over to its heating mode, reversing the direction that it works so instead of moving heat out of your house, it will move heat into it. That’s it! But if your system doesn’t respond as expected, you may be facing a heat pump stuck in one mode, which often requires professional service.

But a heat pump can malfunction, just like any other piece of equipment. We want you to be aware that you may need heat pump repair in Perry, GA at some point, so we’re going to look at several potential heat pump issues.

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Is a Heat Pump a Good Idea for a Fall HVAC Replacement?

Monday, September 2nd, 2024
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It’s almost fall, and this is one of the best times to start thinking about the future of your HVAC system. The schedule for HVAC contractors slows down during the fall, and you won’t have to worry as much about having an active heating and cooling system, so it’s not difficult to find a convenient time to have your old AC or heater replaced.

Maybe the best path forward is to replace both your central AC and heater. You can do this with one of the best options available for effective and energy-efficient comfort—the technology of a heat pump. We offer heat pump replacement in Forsyth, GA and can give you the details about these systems that can help you decide your home’s comfort for years to come.

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Understanding Heat Pump Parts: What Fails and Why

Monday, June 10th, 2024
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We’re dedicated to helping our clients understand the workings of their heat pumps, which are becoming popular options for many homes. This education makes it much easier to know when it’s time to call for services like heat pump repair in Vidalia, GA. 

Today, we’ll take a closer look at the various parts of a heat pump, some of their common failures, and how our professional team can help with repairs that will restore your heat pump when it malfunctions.

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Heat Pumps: Is It Time to Make the Switch?

Monday, April 8th, 2024
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The spring is a good time for homeowners to make updates to their HVAC systems, especially if the air conditioning unit is wearing down and coming close to the end of its service life. We’ve observed an increasing number of Georgia residents contemplating whether to replace their traditional HVAC systems with modern heat pumps. We’re experienced with heat pumps in Forsyth, GA, and in this post we want to look into why making the switch to a heat pump this spring could be a major benefit for your home comfort and energy efficiency.

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Can I Repair a Heat Pump on My Own?

Monday, February 12th, 2024
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Heat pumps are great comfort solutions. With a single installation, you have electric-powered heating and cooling to keep your home pleasant and livable throughout the year. You’ll probably pay less for heating with a heat pump than you would with a furnace. There are many reasons that heat pumps are increasing in popularity around the country.

What happens if your heat pump breaks down, either at the peak of winter or summer? You’ll want the heat pump working again as soon as possible, and that may tempt you to try to fix it yourself. Is that something you can do? Or will you need to call for professional heater repair in Decatur, GA?

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Should You Replace Your AC and Furnace With a Heat Pump?

Monday, November 6th, 2023
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Heat pumps are increasing in popularity all around the country as they become a high-profile option to replace traditional heating and cooling systems. Heat pumps work to both cool and heat a space, easily switching between two modes with only an adjustment to the thermostat, and they have several other advantages that make them attractive to homeowners.

So the question for you is: Are you one of those homeowners who’ll benefit from replacing their current AC and furnace to a heat pump? We’ll look at this in more detail below. You can always rely on the assistance of our team of experts whenever you need help with your home comfort system.

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