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.
This list comprises the main components of a heat pump, followed by a brief description of how they function. Read on for a more in-depth explanation of each. As an Amazon Associate, I earn commission from qualifying purchases. What Part Does A Compressor Play In Heat Pump Operation? Compressors for heat pumps and air conditioners…
Knowing how a heat pump works will enlighten your mind and expand your horizon. Heat pumps have become a fascinating technology that you should consider studying. How A Heat Pump Works Step By Step Most everyone is familiar with a window air conditioner. In the house, cold air is blowing out of the air conditioner….
Telling someone to buy a Goodman heat pump is like telling them to buy a Ford or a Chevrolet. I’m a huge fan of one of those, but only in vintage form. There’s a dealer out there in the open market for every brand of HVAC equipment. It’s simple economics; if no dealer exists, that…
How Much Is Too Much Ice On A Heat Pump? Too much ice on a heat pump can lead to extreme problems. As the ice accumulates on the outdoor coil, it reduces the heat pump’s ability to create heat. The difficult part for many of my customers has been for them to understand what too…
Early in my schooling as an HVAC technician, they drilled into my head that the three most common problems with heat pumps are airflow, airflow, and airflow. If you had the proper airflow in the beginning, when your heat pump was installed, then troubleshooting is much simpler. The primary factors that contribute to poor airflow…
Your best backup heat source would depend on your location, your climate, the availability of fuel, and what type of fuel meets the price you want to pay. I’ve worked on, repaired, cut on, bled on, and installed just about all of them except for wood backup. The simplest form of backup heat for an…
It totally depends on the capacity or size of your heat pump. Residential heat pumps come in sizes ranging from 1-1/2 to five tons of refrigeration. The word “tons of refrigeration” does not refer to the weight of the equipment, but to the capacity, with one ton equaling 12,000 BTU’s. 12,000 BTU’s is enough to…
If you’ve noticed your heat pump leaking water outside in winter, you are very observant. Let me explain why this water and maybe ice could be a good thing. Heat pumps leak water in winter because they have a defrost cycle governed by a control board. When outdoor temperatures drop toward freezing and below, the…
What a great idea to have a heat pump roof and keep the snow and bad weather to a minimum. It can extend the life of your equipment and even improve efficiency. But let’s do it the right way. Over the years I’ve been working on heat pumps, I have seen some really good roofs…