With winter drawing to a close, it’s time to start thinking about getting your home ready for the summer season. That may seem rather premature, with the average temperatures hovering around the mid-40s right now. Still, it’s better to make preparations now than to have to rush through them in the middle of a heat wave later. One of the most important parts of preparing for the summer season, from a climate control perspective, is to schedule preventive maintenance for your system. That goes double for heat pump systems like ductless mini splits.
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Monday, February 26th, 2018Heat Pump Issues to Watch For
Wednesday, January 10th, 2018
If you’re using your heat pump to keep warm this winter, you need to keep an eye out for warning signs that the system is experiencing any issues. The demand on heating systems is a lot higher during the winter, which makes them more likely to develop problems of various kinds. If you want to prevent your heat pump from becoming damaged during the winter season, you should familiarize yourself with symptoms that indicate a problem. Have a look at some of the most common symptoms below.
Why is My Heat Pump Stuck in Cooling Mode?
Tuesday, December 12th, 2017Are you using a heat pump to keep warm this winter? Are you trying to, but the system is not heating for some reason? If your heat pump appears to be stuck in cooling mode, it is likely due to a problem with the reversing valve. It should not be difficult for a professional to resolve the issue for you, but you should call for repairs as soon as you notice it. Read on to find out why.
Advantages a Ductless System Can Provide
Monday, October 23rd, 2017
As we get closer to the winter season, some homeowners are going to start looking for new home heating systems. If you’re in the market for a new heating system this fall, you might be tempted to simply go for the same kind of system that you had before. However, you should give due consideration to the other options on the market before you make your decision. It’s quite possible that another type of heating system could offer better climate control for your home than what you’re used to using. For example, have a look below at some of the advantages of using a ductless system.
Why Your Heat Pump Output Is Dropping
Monday, August 28th, 2017
It’s never fun to have your heat pump start to malfunction in the middle of a hot summer day. Yet, that is often exactly the time that heat pump problems tend to happen. Summer places more strain on cooling systems than any other time of year, which means a greater chance of various problems developing. One of the earliest signs that something is wrong with a heat pump is dropping output capacity. If your heat pump is not circulating as much cool air as it should, you should know some of the possible reasons why. Let’s check out a few of them below.
Signs You Need a New Heat Pump
Monday, August 14th, 2017
Assuming you do everything in your power to keep your heat pump in good shape, you can expect it to last quite a while. Nothing lasts forever, though, and eventually you will need to replace it. If your heat pump is getting close to the end of its life, it’s a good idea to replace it now. You don’t want to have the system break down on you in the middle of the hottest season of the year. Have a look at the following signs that you probably need a new heat pump.
Replace Your Ductless System if It Meets These Criteria
Monday, July 17th, 2017The middle of summer is just about the worst time to have your cooling system fail on you, which is why it’s a good idea to replace beforehand if you think that might happen. Sometimes it can be difficult to tell when a climate control is on its last legs. If you know what to look for, though, you can have a new system in place before the old one breaks down permanently. Have a look at some of the ways that you can tell that your ductless system is in need of replacement.
3 Ductless Problems You Should Know About
Tuesday, June 27th, 2017Ductless mini splits have a lot of advantages over other climate control systems, which is why they’re experiencing a rise in popularity across the country. However, they are just as prone to developing issues over time as any other heater or air conditioner. As you start to rely on your ductless system more and more often this summer season, it’s important that you be able to tell when your system is in need of repairs. The faster you can recognize that your ductless system is experiencing problems, the faster you can get it repaired and the more damage you can prevent.
What You Need to Know About Heat Pump Maintenance
Monday, June 19th, 2017
If you’re not already relying on your heat pump to keep you cool on a day to day basis, you will be soon. The weather is starting to heat up, and soon we’ll be in the middle of the hottest months of the year. A big part of getting your heat pump in shape for the demands of the summer is scheduling preventive maintenance for it. Before you write off your heat pump as being taken care of in that department, though, you should know that heat pump maintenance is slightly different from maintenance for other climate control systems. Let’s go over the unique requirements that heat pumps have for maintenance, and when you should schedule it for yours.
Let’s go over the unique requirements that heat pumps have for maintenance, and when you should schedule it for yours.
Heat Pump Problems to Watch for This Summer
Monday, May 29th, 2017You really don’t want to have your heat pump break down on you in the middle of summer. At least, we assume you don’t. Part of keeping your heat pump in good condition over the next couple of months is going to be keeping an eye out for warning signs of a problem. Summer is the most stressful time of year for many climate control systems, which makes various issues much more likely to occur. Have a look at some of the common heat pump problems you should watch for this summer.
