Heat pumps are highly valued for their ability to act as both heating and air conditioning systems. In fact, it’s one of the main reasons that homeowners install them in the first place. But, being able to do that means the system is more complicated, which means there are more ways for things to go wrong. If your heat pump seems to be stuck in air conditioning mode, or doesn’t put out as much heat as it should, you may have one of the following problems.
Saddleback Plumbing Heating & Air Blog: Archive for February, 2016
Why is My Heat Pump Not Putting Out Heat?
Monday, February 29th, 2016It’s Not Too Late for a Heating Tune Up!
Monday, February 22nd, 2016We still have a few months of winter left before things start consistently warming up (freak heat waves notwithstanding, of course.) If you are using a heat pump to keep warm this winter, and you want it to keep operating to its full potential, you should schedule preventive maintenance for it. Read on to find out more about the importance of heat pump maintenance.
How to Prevent Furnace Short Cycling
Monday, February 15th, 2016Short cycling is one of the most dangerous problems that can afflict any climate control system, including furnaces. It vastly increases the level of wear and tear on the furnace, shortening its lifespan and making it much more likely for various parts of the system to break down. If you want your furnace to live a long and healthy lifespan, you should do everything you can to prevent it from short cycling. There’s one very simple way to make sure that your furnace is unlikely to short cycle. Read on to find out more about that method.
The Problem With Slab Leaks
Friday, February 5th, 2016Leaks of any kind are bad news when it comes to your plumbing. They often go unnoticed for a long period of time, until they cause extensive water damage that marks their presence. That is, unless there’s a large rupture, which is more noticeable but causes just as much damage in a much shorter period of time. Slab leaks, however, are quite possibly the worst kind of leaks you can deal with in your home. Read on to find out more about slab leaks, and how to deal with them.
Why You Should Install an Air Filtration System This Winter
Monday, February 1st, 2016When it comes to indoor comfort during the winter, most people tend to focus on getting their heating systems in order. While this is certainly a good idea, it’s not the only thing that you should be doing. Indoor air quality is also a concern in winter. While indoor air quality is technically something that should always be a concern, it’s exacerbated by certain conditions and behaviors during this season. Read on to find out why indoor air quality tends to decrease in winter, and how an air filtration system can help it improve.