Heat pumps are no more immune to problems than any other climate control system, especially during high-usage times like summer. As you rely on your heat pump to keep cool this summer, remember that it’s more likely for the system to develop problems the more you use it. Let’s take a look at some of the problems your heat pump might develop, and how to respond to them.
Tuckers Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing Blog: Archive for April, 2016
Beware of These 2 Heat Pump Problems This Summer
Monday, April 25th, 2016Does My Air Conditioner Need More Refrigerant?
Monday, April 18th, 2016Summer is almost here, and people are busy getting their homes ready for the heat. When we show up to a customer’s home to service their air conditioner, they often ask us if they need to add more refrigerant to their system. Let’s take a look at how your air conditioner actually uses refrigerant, and when you need to refill the system.
Be Sure to Schedule Maintenance Bi-Annually for Your Heat Pump
Wednesday, April 13th, 2016With summer just around the corner, many people are starting to schedule preventive maintenance for their air conditioners. If you are using a heat pump, you may think that you don’t have to schedule spring maintenance. You’ve probably already had preventive maintenance done in the last sixth months, as you prepared for winter. However, that doesn’t mean that you can skip out on it now. Read on to find out more about why you need to schedule maintenance for your heat pump twice a year.
Beware of These Signs That You Have a Leak in Your Plumbing
Monday, April 11th, 2016Plumbing leaks are pretty difficult to detect under normal circumstances, which is a pretty big problem considering how much damage they can cause. When it comes to mitigating plumbing leaks, you really want to be able to detect them as soon as possible. So, how is a homeowner supposed to discover leaks early without professional training or equipment? Let’s take a look at some of the signs that you have a leak in your plumbing.
Why Is My Air Conditioner Icing Over?
Monday, April 4th, 2016Spring is coming to an end, which means you’re probably already starting to use your air conditioner on an increasingly regular basis. As you start to use your air conditioner more often, you may start to notice ice forming on the inside unit. This is not a good sign, and is something that needs to be addressed sooner rather than later. Read on to find out more about why air conditioner ice is such a bad thing.