
Heat Pumps Category Index
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Heat Pump Buyers Guide
This heat pump buyers guide is designed to help you get the best of your purchasing a new heat pump. Before signing any contract, including for heat pumps, it is crucial to consult with the installation contractor. Sizing the system correctly is of utmost importance...
Heat Pump Indoor Fan Runs Continuously
Heat Pump Indoor Fan Runs Continuously - Richard, what would cause my heat pump indoor fan to run continuously? My indoor fan motor, on the heat setting, runs constantly and won’t cut off unless I lower the thermostat by 2° F. It is sometimes annoying for me to...
Heat Pump Blowing Cold Air | Refrigeration Heating Troubleshooting
Why is my Heat Pump Blowing Cold Air? | Richard, love your website!! I used a few months ago to install a new thermostat, and you cleared some things up with the thermostat wiring colors I had problems trying to figure out. Thanks!! Now I just turned on my heat pump...
Energy Star Heat Pumps | Air Source
Energy Star Heat Pumps | People sometimes ask us what is the difference between a heat pump that is labeled with an Energy Star logo and one that is not labeled with an Energy Star logo. What is the benefit to me for purchasing a heat pump with an Energy Star logo on...
Honeywell Heat Pump Thermostat Troubleshooting
Honeywell Heat Pump Thermostat Troubleshooting. Hello Richard! We have a Honeywell VisionPro (8000) thermostat with a Carrier heat pump that has two stages for heating and cooling. We are having problems with the staging of the system, especially in heating mode. I...
Rheem Heat Pump Troubleshooting
Rheem Heat Pump Troubleshooting - Richard, I have a Rheem heat pump, and it seems like we have the same problems with it every year. We call the HVAC guy out to get it going again, but it seems the following year, it is the same thing over again. He fills the system...
Heat Pump Leaking Refrigerant Question
Heat Pump Leaking Refrigerant - Is my Heat Pump Low on Refrigerant? I get this question a lot from both my customers and my site visitors. They tell me every year a technician comes out and pumps a few pounds of refrigerant into their unit and it's good again for...
Heat Pump Breaker Trips
Heat Pump Breaker Trips - Richard, my breaker keeps tripping for my heat pump. It seems to be a nuisance trip on occasion, and it usually happens at the most inopportune time. I am wondering what you think could be the problem to prevent these nuisance trips. I want...
Heat Pump Troubleshooting Guide | Diagnosis and Repair
Heat Pump Troubleshooting Advice. When you have a problem with your heat pump, you want to check the basics. Anything beyond that, you need to call in a professional to troubleshoot the heat pump. The heat pump or any electrical-mechanical equipment you have problems...
Goodman 13 SEER Heat Pump Condensing Unit
This Goodman 13 SEER Heat Pump condensing unit is a new installation. The inside Goodman air handler attached to the heat pump condenser via line set was also replaced. It was replaced with this new Goodman heat pump. It's not a good idea to put a new high SEER air...
Heat Pump Frost Ice BuildUp | HVAC-Troubleshooting
Heat Pump Frost Ice Buildup. Hi. I noticed that one of my outside heat pump condensing units was laboring throughout the night. This morning I found ice frost buildup on the heat pump condenser fins. I live in Tucson, Az. It has been colder than normal (below...
Heat Pump Sequence of Operation – HVAC Technical
Heat Pump Sequence of Operation - Every electrical-mechanical piece of equipment has a sequence of operation. While some manufacturers of heat pumps vary slightly with their heat pump sequence of operation the overall sequence of operation for a heat pump is the same...
Goodman Heat Pump Condenser Flood Protection
Goodman Heat Pump Condenser Flood Protection - This heat pump condensing unit has been installed on the platform. The area where this air conditioning condenser is located is prone to flooding. The platform raises the heat pump condenser at least one foot above the...
Heating with Heat Pumps | HVAC Systems
Heating with Heat Pumps | HVAC Systems - There are some people who say that heat pump heat is not as warm as other types of heat. Heating sources such as a hot water boiler or even a steam boiler. Even the forced air gas furnace gets more credit for providing better...
Air Source Versus Geothermal Heat Pumps
Air Source Versus Geothermal Heat Pumps - A heat pump is an electric cooling and heating system. It is used to compress and decompress gas to heat or cool a house. This mechanical device pumps heat from a cooler to a warmer location. It can extract heat from the air,...
How Heat Pumps Work | HVAC Heating Systems
Have you ever wondered how Heat Pumps work? Heat Pumps can be a very economical way of heating and cooling your dwelling. It depends on geographical location and the cost of electricity in your area. The volatile costs of natural gas, propane, and oil have enabled...
Heat Pump Problems | HVAC Heating & Cooling
Heat Pump Problems | HVAC Heating & Cooling - Heat Pumps are very popular especially in the South where air source heat pumps are mostly favored over straight air conditioners with a gas furnace for heating. With a heat pump, one system can provide heating and...
Geothermal Heat Pumps | HVAC Heating & Cooling
Geothermal heat pumps use groundwater or water circulated through pipes to exchange heat with the earth. Geothermal versus air-source heat pump systems use the earth's natural temperature to exchange heat and provide heating and cooling. The temperature of the air...
Heat Pumps | HVAC Heating and Cooling
Heat Pump Systems - There are different types of Heat Pumps in use in both the commercial HVAC heat pump markets and the residential HVAC heat pump markets. The two main types of heat pumps are the air source heat pumps and the water source heat pumps (or geothermal...
Heat Pump Electric Backup Heating
Heat Pump Electric Backup Heating Basics. There are different types of electric heating available in homes. Probably the most common use for electric heat other than portable electric heating units is electric heat strips. Electric heat strips used for backup heat in...
Converting an Air Conditioner to a Heat Pump
Converting an Air Conditioner to a Heat PumpCan I convert my air conditioner to a heat pump?Yes you can do this if you: I get this question a lot in my emails and wanted to address it. The time and materials it would take to change an air conditioner into a heat pump...
Basic Heat Pump Maintenance | Maintaining HVAC Systems
Basic Heat Pump Maintenance - A good heat pump maintenance plan will include a thorough check of the refrigeration system, the electrical system, the heat pump controls, and the air filter system of the heat pump. Heat pump maintenance is as important as maintenance...
Heat Pump Components | HVAC Heating
Heat Pump Components - Heat Pumps are similar to air conditioners with a few extra components. Components added to allow the heat pump to offer both heating and cooling. The two major differences between a heat pump and an air conditioner are the controls and the...
Heat Pump Types | HVAC Heating
Heat Pump Types - There are different types of heat pumps available on the market today. A heat pump is an air conditioning unit that cools when the temperature is hot and heats when it is cold. There are many different types of these heat pump systems available....
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