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Congratulations on your new heat pump installation! (We hope
you called our technicians for the installation. Professional work is the best
way to ensure a heat pump works right for years to come.) Now that you have a
heat pump rather than a furnace and air conditioner, you have a compact and
efficient solution for your comfort needs around the year.
Because you’ve never had a heat pump for your house before, we’d like to share some important facts about it. This information can help you get the most out of the new system, as well as help you know when to call for heat pump repairs in Tampa, FL and schedule maintenance.
Fresh air—everybody wants it, but they don’t know how to get
it when they need to have the windows and doors of their homes closed against
the Florida heat and humidity. We know a great way you can have the fresh air
you want without the heat and humidity problems. It’s an energy recovery
ventilator, a nifty installation for your HVAC system that draws fresh air into
the house and pre-cools it.
Energy recovery ventilators have a name people find a bit confusing. What “energy” is the ventilator recovering, and how is this helpful for fresh air? Answering questions like this is why we have a blog! So, it’s time for some science. (Light science, don’t worry!)
When your home’s elderly furnace decides that today, one of
the days you need it in a Florida winter, is when it will fail, it’s not a fun
time. Depending on the outdoor temperature, your first concern may be staying
warm. You can find tips around the internet for temporary ways for your family
to keep warm until the heating problem is resolved. Our warm winters usually
don’t make this a huge emergency, but you don’t want to feel uncomfortable for
long.
What we’re looking at in this post isn’t how to stay warm in
the meantime, but what to do about the failed furnace and the future of your
home comfort.
A heat pump looks like an air conditioner, sounds like an
air conditioner, has components like an air conditioner, and sends out cool air
like an air conditioner. But it’s not an air conditioner, because it can also provide
heating. It takes special components to allow a heat pump to perform this dual
function, but those differences are vital for technicians to know so they can
effectively service a malfunctioning heat pump.
We want to help you understand the heat pump that keeps your house comfortable. That means you’ll have a better idea of when to call an HVAC contractor in Clearwater, FL (i.e. us) to repair it when it isn’t working right. Here’s a list of heat pump problems we’re often called to fix.
We often advise our clients to consider ductless heating systems in Tampa, FL as one of the best ways to stay warm during the local short and mild winters. Ductless heating systems are types of heat pumps (a.k.a. ductless mini split heat pumps), which means that investing in one is investing in heating and cooling for the year. Ductless heating systems come with the many benefits of heat pumps (such as how energy efficient and safe they are in heating mode compared to electric furnaces and space heaters) plus the additional benefits of going ductless.
Below are our top five reasons we recommend ductless mini
split heat pumps.
Winter in Tampa Bay doesn’t so much mean turning up our heaters as it does turning off the ACs. Yes, you’ll need a central heating system working at times, and heat waves can always swing through and force your air conditioning system back into action. But during most of this month and the next two, you won’t have to depend on your heating and cooling system too often.
This lull in the weather extremes makes winter an ideal time for an AC system installation in Tampa, FL. Summer heat may feel distant, but it can arrive faster, and sudden heat waves are simply a way of life. With our technicians less busy handling air conditioning repair emergencies, they’re available to help you find the best new air conditioner and have it installed at a convenient time. You’ll be ready for the next hot day.
How much do you think about your home heating in Clearwater, FL? Not much, we’d guess. Tampa Bay is a warm and tropical place, and many people travel from northern states to vacation with us during the winter because of how mild the temperatures are.
However, it’s still a good idea to have a central heating
system for your home to deal with the occasional cool days. If you still think
this isn’t a logical route for you, we’d like to introduce you to the heat
pump. It’s an HVAC system that is an ideal fit for the weather in Tampa Bay and
the comfort needs of homes. Many of our customers arrange for a heat pump installation
when they decide to replace their old air conditioning systems—and most of
those people love the heat pumps and the benefits they bring.
Are you sick of using window air conditioners to provide
cooling to your house? We don’t blame you. Although a window air conditioner
can cool down a medium-sized room, it can struggle with larger areas—unless you
add extra window units. Window ACs also block up light entering your house,
look ugly on the outside of the house, create too much noise, and have poor
energy efficiency.
But if you’ve never had central air conditioning in your home, how can you have a new AC system installed in Tampa, FL that will provide cooling throughout the rooms? Are window ACs the only affordable choice?
The answer is no. You may be surprised at how easy
and affordable making the conversion to central cooling is.
Can you imagine living in Florida without an air conditioning
system in your house? You need to have cool air circulated around the rooms during
most of the year, and even winters only give you a small break.
Because you run the central air conditioner in your house so
frequently, there are some maintenance steps to remember. These aren’t as
crucial in cooler parts of the country where air conditioners often go on vacation
from October to May. But here in the Sunshine State, ACs need some special
attention. In particular, they need to have regular filter changes throughout
the year.
“Is there a clear choice between installing a heat pump or AC
for my home?”
We’ll supply the answer we’d give for any choice between
different types of comfort systems: “Yes—but you’ll need the help of
professionals to find the clear choice for your circumstances.”
In other words, we can’t give you a definite answer on a blog post. Each home is different, and each homeowner has specific requirements. However, we can provide information about the AC/heat pump choice to help you understand the direction to head. When you’re ready, call our experts for heat pump or AC services in Clearwater, FL. We’ll put our knowledge to work locating the ideal installation.
