Climate Masters Blog: Archive for the ‘Heat Pumps’ Category

The Advantages of Heat Pump Installation

Monday, January 16th, 2017

There are a number of different heating system types on the market, each with their own set of advantages. If you’re looking for a new heating system to install this winter, consider installing a heat pump. Let’s go over how heat pumps work, and the unique advantages that they can provide.

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Be Careful of These Heat Pump Issues During Winter

Monday, December 12th, 2016

Winter is a stressful time of year for heat pumps, even in Florida. More stress means more ways for things to go wrong, so it’s important to be watchful for any signs that the system is in trouble. If you’re using a heat pump to stay warm this winter, keep an eye out for the following issues.

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When to Replace Your Heat Pump

Monday, November 14th, 2016

We’re about to move into winter, which means if your heat pump isn’t up to keeping you warm for another season you should probably replace it. Otherwise, you run the risk of having it break down on you in the middle of a cold winter day. No one wants to be left without heat for any length of time during the coldest months of the year. So, let’s take a look at some signs that you should probably replace your heat pump.

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Watch Out for These Ductless Problems

Monday, November 7th, 2016

Winter is almost here, which means you’re going to be relying on your ductless system to keep warm more often. More use generates more wear and tear on the system, so it’s important that you keep an eye out for any problems that may develop. Let’s take a look at some of the more common problems that can afflict ductless systems during the winter.

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Consider Installing a Ductless System This Fall

Monday, October 17th, 2016

As we move further into heating season, some people are going to be looking for a new home heating system. There are a great many different heating system types to choose from, each with their own advantages. Before you settle on one, make sure you find the system that fits your individual heating needs. Let’s take a look at ductless mini splits, and the advantages they can offer you this heating season.

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Remember to Schedule Maintenance for Your Heat Pump Twice a Year

Monday, September 19th, 2016

We still have a couple months before the weather starts to cool off around here, but there are still a couple of things that you need to keep in mind for the upcoming heating season. If you’re using a heat pump in your home, you’ve probably been running it for quite a few hours a day over the last few months. That kind of heavy usage tends to increase wear and tear significantly, which is why it’s important to schedule maintenance both during spring and fall. Read on to find out more.

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Why Bi-Annual Ductless Maintenance is Important

Monday, August 29th, 2016

The heat of summer is beginning to wane. There’s plenty more hot weather ahead of us, but the nights will be cooling off substantially in the coming weeks. It’s not quite time to schedule maintenance for your ductless system, but it’s not far off either. You may think that you don’t need ductless maintenance again this year, especially if you already had it done earlier in the year. However, it’s important that ductless systems get maintenance twice as often as other systems. Let’s take a look at why bi-annual ductless maintenance is so important.

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Should My Heat Pump Have Ice on it?

Monday, August 8th, 2016

If you are using a heat pump to keep cool this summer, and happen to notice ice forming on it, call for repairs as soon as possible. This may seem like a sign that your heat pump is cooling your home properly, but it is not the case. In fact, heat pump ice is a sign of a serious issue that can cause a full breakdown if you aren’t careful. Let’s take a look at what causes heat pump ice, and the damage it can do.

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Why Your Heat Pump is Stuck in One Mode

Monday, August 1st, 2016

Heat pumps are well known for their ability to switch between heating and cooling modes. In fact, it’s the primary reason that most people install them in the first place. However, that ability also opens them up to a unique problem that other climate control systems don’t have: getting stuck in one mode. If you’re trying to stay cool this summer, and your heat pump is stuck in one mode, read on to find out why.

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Why is My Heat Pump Making Weird Noises?

Monday, July 25th, 2016

If you’ve had your heat pump for any length of time, you’re probably familiar with the kinds of noises that it makes. If at any point your heat pump starts to make unusual noises, it’s a sign that it may be in trouble of some kind. Let’s take a look at the various kinds of strange noises that you may hear coming from your heat pump, and the kinds of issues that they indicate.

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