Heat pumps are gaining popularity as an energy-efficient solution for year-round comfort—but how do they work? Unlike traditional HVAC systems that generate heat through combustion or electric resistance, heat pumps move heat from one place to another. This allows them to function as both a cooling and heating system, making them a versatile and eco-friendly choice for many homeowners. Read on for more details about heat pumps in Duluth, GA.
Whether it’s heating your home or cooling it down, your heat pump will always run in cycles. When the thermostat signals that heating or cooling is needed, the compressor will kick on and the heat pump will run until your home reaches the correct temperature. Then it will turn off, which gives it a resting period before the next time the thermostat signals it to start up again.
Short cycling is what it’s called when the heat pump’s cycles happen too frequently. They should occur only a few times per hour, and if they happen every few minutes, something is definitely wrong. What could be causing your heat pump to short cycle? Is it a serious concern? If so, why, and what should you do about it? We’ve got the answers for you.
Ahh, fall: beautiful weather, football, and seasonal celebrations. Are you ready for it? As we approach the season when the weather finally cools down and you no longer need to use your heat pump to cool your home, you’re almost ready to switch it into heating mode. But what if, when you try to heat your home on that first chilly morning, icy cold air blasts out?
Your heat pump is able to switch functions from cooling your home to warming it because of a part called a reversing valve. And it can be extremely frustrating if it refuses to reverse, offering you only air conditioning when it’s already too cold in your house. But what can you do about it?
For this weeks frequently answered questions answered, we’re continuing with last weeks on how to change your filter.
Another way of changing your HVAC filter.
How do I change my filter? With Atlanta having the smoke pollution, make sure you are changing your HVAC filter more often.
David made a video to help us out in this instance. It’s linked thru YouTube!
He also did a series of pictures for your use!
Here’s step by step instructions for changing out your HVAC filter
We thought we’d start a standard blog that comes up every Friday (something like Taco Tuesday’s but not as delicious!) HVAC Frequently Asked Questions on Friday
Today’s frequently asked question is: How often should I change my HVAC filter?
This answer varies according to certain conditions:
Your HVAC system can’t breathe thru a clogged filter.
We hope this answered this frequently asked question! We’ll have another frequently asked question for you next week!
Thank you to all who have served for our freedom!
Thank you to all who serve, have served and will serve!
David took pictures to show you the importance of air flow arrows going correctly into the slot.
When the air flow isn’t correct the filter pulls apart and can be sucked into the blower motor and cause damage.
So the arrows are important 😀
We know it’s fall!!! It’s pumpkin flavored everything! And there’s nothing wrong with that.
It’s been a long, hot summer and becoming a long, hot fall, too! But now is the time to make sure the bugs and rodents don’t destroy your heating and cooling systems.
1. If you have a pesticide company, make sure they are spraying by (not on) your air conditioner outside and your furnace inside. We get a lot of bugs in air conditioners this time of the year.
Time to spray!
2. In the winter, we get no heat calls and find rodents have chewed the wires on furnaces. They are looking to stay warm for the winter months and are migrating inside.
3. Also, clean out your fireplace flue! Birds might have nested in there! You don’t want to have a house fire due to birds.
4. Clean out your dryer vent. There is a brush specially made to go into a dryer vent and bring out the lent that has built up.
5. Change your batteries in your thermostat, carbon monoxide and fire detectors. If your furnace is over 10 years, have it checked for carbon monoxide leakage! We have a special camera that we put into your furnace to see any issues you may be having.
And, if you aren’t on a regular schedule, change your furnace filters! It’s quick and easy. David covered it in a video if you’re interested. Look at our past posts!
Have questions about changing your filter in your HVAC system? David made a short clip showing you! He also shows the way the air flow arrow goes (toward the furnace).
Thank you, David! Great Job!
We uploaded it onto You Tube!
