Premier HVAC Services Blog: Archive for the ‘Heat Pumps’ Category

Do Heat Pumps Need More Repairs Than Central AC?

Monday, August 12th, 2024
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If you have a heat pump, you may be wondering whether these systems need more care compared to a central air conditioner. Or maybe you’re hoping to switch from one system to the other and wondering about maintenance and repairs over the life of the unit.

You can keep reading to learn more about the types of repairs a heat pump needs compared to a central air conditioner. Then give us a call for your central AC or heat pump service, including a heat pump stuck in heat mode in Chambersburg.

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Why Is My Heat Pump Stuck in Heat Mode?

Monday, May 20th, 2024

If your heat pump won’t switch to cooling, don’t panic quite yet. There may be a simple explanation – the reversing valve is probably stuck in heating mode and won’t switch over for cooling. Of course, there could be other contributing problems but this is the most likely scenario.

If you suspect that your heat pump is stuck in heat mode in Chambersburg, our team is here to help. We can troubleshoot your heat pump to get down to the root cause of the problem and fix it so it hopefully won’t happen again. Keep reading to learn more about why your heat pump won’t turn on for cooling and what to do about it. 

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Making Sense of Heat Pump Efficiency Ratings

Monday, November 20th, 2023

All HVAC systems come with efficiency ratings. These standardized ratings are designed so that you can make an educated decision about what type of HVAC system to install in your home for heating and cooling. However, most systems are separate. You have an air conditioner and then you have a heater, with each one having its own efficiency rating.

Heat pumps are a little different since they operate as both an air conditioner and heater all in one. That makes their efficiency rating just a little bit different. If you are interested in heat pumps in Chambersburg, PA, our team can help. We can talk to you more about how heat pumps work and why this particular type of system might be beneficial for your home. In the meantime, you can keep reading to learn more about the rating system used to measure energy efficiency for a heat pump.

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“Why Is My Heat Pump Stuck in Heating Mode?”

Monday, March 28th, 2022
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Springtime is upon us, and soon enough temperatures will be on the rise, enough so that you’ll want to start using your air conditioner if favor of your heater.

Of course, if you have a heat pump system these are one and the same. The best thing you can do this time of the year is to go ahead and schedule a maintenance session for your system. Since heat pumps work year-round, these systems need a professional tune-up twice a year instead of once a year.

Whether you already had this spring’s tune-up done already or not, the fact is that if you are trying to switch your heat pump to cooling mode and it won’t budge, you have a problem! Read on to learn more about what’s going on here.

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