3 Heat Pump Problems to Avoid

Monday, November 22nd, 2021

Heat pumps aren’t without their own unique problems that furnace owners might not be too familiar with. These systems operate similarly to air conditioning systems, but with some major caveats, so it can be a little tricky to determine when there’s a problem with the system. For anyone who might be a new heat pump owner, or someone who believes they have a heat pump problem but just isn’t sure about it, this blog can help you determine where the problem might be.

The three heat pump problems we’ve listed below are common among these kinds of systems. That being said, they still require professional heating repair in Benton, LA to accurately diagnose and fix them. With the help of a qualified professional and some best case practices like changing your air filter and unblocking your home’s vents, you can make sure that these problems are rarely seen in your home.

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Why Not Switch to a Heat Pump?

Monday, April 13th, 2020

Heat pumps are excellent pieces of advanced technology that not enough homeowners in the Shreveport area know about. Sure, it can be easy to go out and purchase central air conditioning services because that’s what you’re used to—but what you’re used to isn’t necessarily always the best. If you haven’t heard of heat pump technology, then let us break it down for you so you’re more informed before you invest your money in a long term cooling solution.

Heat pumps in Shreveport, LA work exceptionally well because they function both as cooling and heating systems, run efficiently, and can be a customizable cooling approach for families that are tired of constantly changing their thermostat to meet their specific comfort goals. If you’re unsure as to how this technology works, or how an air conditioner can possibly function as a heater as well, then buckle up. We’ll show you the ropes.

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What Can Go Wrong with a Heat Pump?

Monday, February 3rd, 2020

Heat pumps truly are a marvel of modern technology. They can both heat and cool your home at peak efficiency, while your furnace or air conditioner needs to function separately, each with separate pieces of technology. A heat pump can give you the peace of mind knowing that one system is taking care of all your HVAC needs while you focus on the more important things in life.

That being said, we’d be terrible HVAC experts if we weren’t honest with you about some of the problems that heat pump owners frequently run into. So, if you’re enjoying the comfort of your heat pump this winter and all of a sudden one day you’re in desperate need for heating repair in Shreveport, LA—then this blog post is for you!

So buckle up and let the Doctor of Home Comfort give you a lesson on what could be wrong with your heat pump!

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A Few Common Heat Pump Repair Problems

Monday, March 4th, 2019

snowflake-and-sunshine-housesThe heat pump is a hard-working comfort appliance. It puts in more work than a standard air conditioner or a furnace because a heat pump runs in both winter and summer. When it’s cold, a heat pump draws heat from the outside to warm the house. When it’s hot, a heat pump draws heat from out of the house to cool it. It uses the same components no matter if it’s in heating or cooling mode, so these parts can wear down rapidly over the years—twice as fast as an AC or a furnace.

The best way to keep a heat pump from succumbing to all this strain is to schedule maintenance twice a year, in spring and fall. Nothing can prevent every potential problem with a heat pump, however. We’re going to look at some of the more common troubles a heat pump may run into that will require calling experts to repair it.

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Have a Heat Pump? It Needs a Fall Tune-Up as Well

Monday, September 18th, 2017

heat-pump-unitWe just went through a hot couple of days here in Shreveport—that’s how it goes sometimes in September. Just because kids are going back to school doesn’t mean the weather of summer is suddenly over. Air conditioners are receiving a workout before they finally get to shut down for the change of seasons.

However, September is always a good month to start thinking about cooler weather and preparing to cope with it. That means arranging for maintenance for your furnace, boiler, or heat pump…

“Wait, my heat pump? My heat pump already had its regular maintenance this year. It was back in spring, right before the hot weather hit.”

If this is your reaction when hearing that a heat pump needs maintenance in fall, we understand the confusion. When people hear about getting their comfort system tuned-up, they’re told that it needs it once a year, in the season before it’s needed. That means in arranging for a fall heating tune-up and a spring air conditioning tune-up in Shreveport LA. But with a heat pump, it’s a bit different.

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Keeping Your Heat Pump Working Its Best This Winter

Monday, January 25th, 2016

Heat pumps are a great way to provide comfort for a home. Instead of only doing half of the job of heating and cooling a house, a heat pump does both. And it does both jobs with high energy efficiency. If you have a heat pump that is properly sized and installed for the heating demands of your home, it should consume much less power than an electric furnace each winter. And you’ll still enjoy the benefits of superb air conditioning when the summer arrives.

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4 Reasons There May Be Ice on Your Heat Pump This Winter

Monday, December 14th, 2015

Heat pumps are more popular each year for home heating and cooling. A unit that can take care of your comfort needs throughout the year is, after all, a great investment.

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