You can learn more about heat pumps than you thought was possible. How they operate and how to troubleshoot problems. Find some DIY tips and tricks.
How long does a heat pump last? Learn the average lifespan, signs of failure, and when to replace it for better comfort and energy savings. I’ve personally seen a heat pump that was running for 30 years. But, it was running very poorly and had been for quite a while. It probably consumed enough extra…
You can test a heat pump in cool or heat mode, in summer or winter, with some limitations. But limit the heat mode run time in the summer. Let me explain: In the summer, only run your heat pump in the heat cycle long enough to notice that it is heating. Too long would not…
In this post I explain how a heat pump can cool a house in 100 degree weather
The O/B setting in a heat pump thermostat controls the operation between heat and cool modes.
I have found this heat pump blowing cold air problem so many times I can’t even count. It’s easy to diagnose and it generally occurs in one of two ways. Although there can be more complicated problems, these are the two most common. Let me elaborate on these two. Why Does A Heat Pump Need…
What does “split system air conditioner” mean? It means that your system has basically two parts. It’s one system split in two. An indoor unit and an outdoor unit that are connected with copper tubing, also called refrigeration lines. Split system air conditioners or heat pumps come in two basic designs. If your system is…
A little help in deciphering model numbers and understanding what a decibel really means may help when looking for sound ratings in the various models of heat pumps . It’s critical to measure like units. For example, a 14 SEER Trane with a 14 Seer Carrier. I originally wrote this article a few years ago….
Find the weight of your heat pump. Major brands listed by BTUs
If you know the anticipated snow fall level for your area, that is a good height for your heat pump. It never hurts to add a few inches for safe measures. Having one year of unusually high snow fall would be an okay gauge to plan for, just know that the higher the better for…