Kool Breeze of Northwest Florida, Inc Blog: Archive for the ‘Heat Pumps’ Category

Why We Love Mitsubishi Ductless Mini Splits

Monday, January 8th, 2024
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Maybe you’ve got an old heat pump that’s getting ready to retire. Maybe you’ve got a central air conditioner and a furnace, and you’re wishing they were more energy-efficient and cheaper to run. Maybe you’re doing home renovations and considering upgrading to a better system for keeping your home at an ideal temperature. A ductless mini split heat pump is the answer.

How do heat pumps work? How are they so efficient? How is a mini split different from a system with ductwork? And what is the best one to get? We can’t speak highly enough of Mitsubishi ductless mini splits, and we’ll explain exactly why.

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Making Sense of Heat Pump Efficiency Ratings

Monday, November 27th, 2023
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You’ve surely heard that heat pumps are extremely efficient. But how can you tell just how efficient they are? How can you compare one heat pump to another? Since heat pumps both heat and cool, are there different ways to look at the efficiency of each operation? What should you know before choosing which heat pump to have installed in your home?

Luckily, there are some very clear answers to these questions. Heat pump efficiency ratings may seem a little complex, but don’t worry. It won’t take long to make sense of them and learn exactly what to look for. 

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Heat Pump Not Switching to Cooling Mode? Here’s How to Fix That

Monday, June 12th, 2023
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There are a variety of benefits to having a heat pump. For one thing, they’re very energy-efficient, which is a benefit to both the environment and your wallet.

They can also be much quieter than traditional central AC units. But the thing that truly sets heat pumps apart is their ability to switch between heating your home and cooling it, simply reversing the flow of refrigerant to either carry heat into your home or carry it out. 

If your heat pump was set to keep your home cozy during the winter, you’ve had to switch it back to cooling mode by this time of year. But what if you tried and it wouldn’t work? What if your heat pump just won’t cool your home, and is stuck in heating mode? This can happen on occasion and we can explain it to you.

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How to Know When Your Heat Pump Needs to Be Replaced

Monday, February 20th, 2023
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A heat pump is an excellent choice for cooling a home in the heat of Florida. If you have one, you’ve probably been very happy with it. But as the coolest part of the year passes, it’s time to evaluate whether your heat pump is up for another summer’s hard work. We’ll go over the signs that it’s time to consider replacing your heat pump. If you do need a new one, you can get the installation done before the summer hits.

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3 Common Heat Pump Problems (and Fixes)

Monday, January 9th, 2023
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Chances are, if you have a heat pump, you’ve been very happy overall with the efficiency of the system. Heat pumps are great! And as long as you make sure to get regular maintenance done, it’s likely to keep working smoothly, with only occasional problems that require repair.

When you do have an issue, you’ll need to promptly call a technician to resolve it. The repair will be easier and the problem will be solved faster if you catch it early. Here are some of the most common issues we see with heat pumps. If you notice any of these things happening, you need prompt heat pump repair in Fort Walton Beach, FL

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“Help! My Heat Pump Won’t Cool”

Monday, July 26th, 2021
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Heat pumps are mechanical devices that can start malfunctioning due to wear and tear over time. If your heat pump is blowing hot air during the warm summer of Florida, then it is time to call for heat pump repair in Navarre FL.

Take a look below at some of the reasons why heat pumps malfunction in this manner along with possible solutions.

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What to Do If Your Heat Pump Is Stuck in Cooling Mode

Monday, December 2nd, 2019

man-standing-in-front-of-thermostat-looking-coldWith temperatures dipping into the 50’s at night this past week, you might have decided to use your heater. True, we use it very briefly around our area, but given the contrast in temperature, it can be quite chilly at night without a reliable heating system! So, what if you’re using a heat pump, and all it will do is blow out cold air?

The first thing you want to do if this happens is to check the thermostat to ensure that you actually have it set for heating mode. This may seem apparent, but there’s always a chance that a family member switched it back over, preferring a different temperature than you. Assuming you’ve checked this and the heat pump is blowing out cold air when you’ve switched it over to heat, it likely means that your heat pump is actually stuck in cooling mode, despite what your thermostat is saying. But, how does this happen?

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Help! My Heat Pump Won’t Get Out of Cooling Mode

Monday, November 19th, 2018

beautiful surprised young woman in glasses standing in front of wonderful blue backgroundDaytime temperatures haven’t quite reached the point that we need to use our heaters just yet, particularly with the humidity we are still dealing with this time of the year. But maybe you’ve gone to test your heat pump to make sure it’s ready for when you do need it, only to discover that it’s stuck in cooling mode. What can you do?

Before you decide that you must need a new heater and start shopping for a furnace just so you can start feeling warm air coming from your vents, consider that your heat pump might just need a simple repair. We’ve highlighted some common reasons of a stuck heat pump reversing valve below.

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The Benefits of Heat Pumps: A Year-Round Investment

Monday, June 5th, 2017

heat-pump-benefits-year-round-investmentPerhaps the greatest benefit of choosing a Pensacola, FL heat pump installation as your next home comfort investment is that these systems function as both heating and cooling systems. This doesn’t mean that a furnace and a central AC are packaged together—it means that this two-in-one system uses the same components for both air conditioning and heating—and does so very efficiently.

Keep reading to learn more about how this works and how you can benefit from the installation of a new heat pump system.

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Why Won’t My Heat Pump Switch to Heating Mode?

Monday, December 12th, 2016

While our temperatures certainly don’t drop as low as other parts of the country this time of the year, this past week has definitely necessitated the use of heating systems, particularly at night. Hopefully, if you’ve turned yours on already, you haven’t discovered any problems. If you have your system regularly maintained, problems are a lot less likely.

But no heater is 100% immune to problems, even if it is well taken care of. That being said, a common service call we get is in regards to heat pumps, and how they won’t switch from cooling mode to heating mode. There are a few different reasons as to why this might occur. Keep reading to learn what they are.

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