Professional Heating & Air Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Heat Pump Repair’

Heat Pump Care in the Winter

Monday, January 27th, 2025
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A heat pump is an amazing piece of technology, and in our climate, it may be the only equipment you need for both cooling and heating. But it’s not actually magic! That means you need to take good care of it, so it can take good care of you. What should you be doing this winter to keep your heat pump in good condition? Here are the things to keep in mind.

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A Handy Heat Pump Maintenance & Repair Guide

Monday, November 4th, 2024
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Heat pumps are the perfect system for our climate. They can keep you as cool as a cucumber all summer long. Then, when temperatures drop and you start to feel the winter chill, they can also keep you toasty warm! They’re efficient, too, especially when it comes to heating. And although they might seem new-fangled, they’re based on the same exact technology as air conditioners, which is tried and true.

Because they are so similar to air conditioners, they have a lot of the same components, and a lot of the same needs when it comes to servicing them. But not everything is quite identical! What is different about the maintenance and repair a heat pump needs? Check out this handy guide so you’ll be able to keep your system in top condition.

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Short Cycling Heat Pump? Here’s What to Do

Monday, August 12th, 2024
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Efficiency is the most remarkable thing about your heat pump. You certainly don’t want anything to take that awesome energy-saving ability away from it! But many problems that a heat pump can encounter will reduce its efficiency dramatically if you don’t have it repaired. Short cycling is a heat pump problem that wastes a huge amount of energy. Here’s some info about short cycling and how to remedy it.

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How Heat Pump Repairs Are Different from AC Repairs

Monday, February 26th, 2024
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Heat pumps are the ideal choice for home comfort in our climate. Congratulations on choosing the most-efficient possible heating system you can get, all in one amazing package that also provides air conditioning! But if you’ve never had a heat pump before, you might have some questions. 

What makes a heat pump different from an air conditioner? What maintenance do heat pumps require? How are heat pump repairs different from air conditioning repairs? Don’t worry, we’ve got answers for you.

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3 Signs Your Heat Pump Needs Repairs

Monday, August 28th, 2023

If your home has a heat pump, you’re undoubtedly thrilled with its performance. A heat pump is an HVAC workhorse, providing your home with heat in the winter and air conditioning in the summer. 

Although it might seem like your heat pump will work flawlessly forever, just like with any complex machine, its performance can suffer from time to time. Here are 3 common issues that occur with heat pumps. Be sure to have these issues addressed promptly to avoid them becoming major issues and interrupting your AC service.

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Should Your Heat Pump Be Maintained Twice a Year?

Monday, December 19th, 2022

Most homeowners know that regular preventive maintenance is crucial to keeping HVAC systems in fine working order. What a lot of people who own heat pumps don’t know is that these systems need to be maintained twice a year. That’s because heat pumps are unique in that they require maintenance more often than other standard HVAC systems.

Your heat pump worked hard over the summer to keep your home cool in the Louisiana heat. With the first day of winter right around the corner, you’re going to depend on your heat pump more and more to make sure your house stays warm. Now’s an ideal time to schedule maintenance and by doing so now, you can avoid heat pump repair in Hammond, LA this winter. Keep reading to learn why.

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3 Furnace and Heat Pump Emergencies

Monday, February 18th, 2019

technician-inspecting-furnaceWhen it comes to using emergency services, people are naturally a bit hesitant. After all, they don’t want to sound the alarm for what turns out to be a simple problem or a misunderstanding. So unless you’re a heating expert in Hammond, LA, it can be difficult to know what to look for when it comes to a true HVAC emergency.

That’s why we’ve compiled three emergencies you may face with your heater, regardless of whether you’re using a furnace or a heat pump.

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Alternative Forms of HVAC Systems You Should Consider

Monday, February 19th, 2018

ductless-mini-splitWe live in a part of the country with long, hot summers and very short winters. Household comfort is a vital part of life here, especially as winter turns to spring and the temperatures begin rising again. Most homes in the area rely on traditional heating and air conditioning systems: usually centralized systems that heat or cool the air in a single location, then blow it through the home with a series of ducts.

The system worse quite well, but it’s not the only kind of HVAC system out there. Depending upon the needs of your home, another one might be able to do the job much more effectively. Now is an excellent time to consider replacing an old HVAC system, when the weather is mild and you can go without it in the time it takes to install one. You may want to consider an alternative model like the ones detailed below.

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What Happens When Heat Pump Refrigerant Runs Low?

Monday, February 15th, 2016

Heat pumps see a lot of use here in Hammond, LA, since our winters are mild and our atmosphere is conducive to the technology. Heat pumps work in a manner similar to an air conditioner, which means they rely on a set level of refrigerant to do their job. When leaks spring up in the system or the refrigerant otherwise runs low, the heat pump needs the attention of a trained technician to make it right. Here’s a quick breakdown of what happens when there isn’t enough refrigerant in your heat pump.

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Why Is There Ice on My Heat Pump?

Monday, December 7th, 2015

Heat pumps are common means of keeping out mild winters at bay here in Hammond, LA. They use the same basic design as a central air conditioner, but with a twist: the cycle can be “reversed” to heat your home in the winter as well as cooling it in the summer. Heat pumps work extremely well in towns that don’t experience a lot of freezing in the winter, and can save you a great deal on monthly bills. But like any other system trouble can crop up from time to time. Take ice, for example. You may notice that ice forms on the coils of your system, which might not seem like a big deal since it involves cooling. In truth, however, ice one your system is a big problem, and unless you deal with it swiftly, it can lead to lasting damage to your pump. Understanding why there’s ice on your heat pump can help explain why it’s a problem.

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