Touchstone Heating & Air Inc. Blog: Archive for the ‘Heat Pumps’ Category

Remember to Schedule Ductless Maintenance This Fall

Monday, September 19th, 2016

Fall is upon us, and though we have a couple more months until heating season really sets in, it’s still a good idea to get started on preparations now. Part of that includes scheduling maintenance for your ductless system. If you just had your ductless system looked at a few months ago, don’t think that it means you can skip fall maintenance. Ductless systems need maintenance twice as often as most climate control systems. Read on to find out why.

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Is Heat Pump Ice a Bad Thing?

Monday, August 22nd, 2016

As you use your heat pump to keep cool this summer, you may notice ice forming on the inside part of the system. If you see this, do not ignore it. Heat pump ice may seem like an indication that the system is cooling your home properly, but it isn’t. In fact, heat pump ice is an indication that the system is experiencing a serious problem that needs to be corrected. Let’s take a look at why heat pump ice happens, and what it can do to your system.

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The Importance of Bi-Annual Heat Pump Maintenance

Monday, August 15th, 2016

Have you scheduled preventive maintenance for your heat pump yet this summer? Even if you last had it done less than a year ago, it’s still very important that you have the system professionally checked out every summer. Heat pumps need maintenance twice as often as other climate control systems. Read on to find out why.

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Why Your Heat Pump is Icing Over

Monday, August 1st, 2016

Is your heat pump icing over? If so, you’re in trouble. Heat pump ice is a serious problem that can cause multiple malfunctions, output drops, and even full system breakdowns. Let’s take a look at what causes heat pump ice to form in the first place, and the damage it can cause if it isn’t removed.

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Do I Need a New Ductless System?

Monday, July 25th, 2016

Ductless systems can last quite a while, especially if you take proper care of them. However, no amount of maintenance and repairs will keep a ductless system going indefinitely. Sooner or later, you’re going to need to install a new system. It’s best that you be able to recognize the signs now, so that it doesn’t suddenly die on you. Let’s take a look at some of the indications that you need a new ductless system.

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Common Ductless Air Conditioning Problems to Watch for

Monday, July 11th, 2016

If you’re using a ductless system to keep cool this summer, you should keep an eye out for some common problems that may occur. The more you rely on your ductless system, the more strain you’re going to put it under and the more likely it’s going to be for problems to occur. Let’s take a look at some of the common ductless air conditioning problems you might run into this summer.

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Do I Need a New Heat Pump?

Monday, June 13th, 2016

Summer is here, and you’re going to want to make sure that your heat pump system is ready to keep you cool for the next few months. If your system is not up to the task, now is the time to replace it. You don’t want your heat pump system to break down on you in the middle of summer, right? Read on for some of the signs that you need to install a new heat pump before summer gets into full swing.

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Why Your Heat Pump Output Isn’t Cooling Properly

Monday, June 6th, 2016

If you’re using a heat pump to keep cool this summer, you’ll want to make sure that you keep an eye out for any problems that might crop up. One of the most frustrating problems with any heat pump system is not getting enough cool air while it’s operating. If your heat pump isn’t doing enough to keep you cool this summer, read on to find out why.

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The Benefits of Installing a Ductless System This summer

Monday, May 16th, 2016

If you’re in the market for a new air conditioning system, you have plenty of different options to choose from. Central air conditioning is always available, but before you go for the more obvious choice you should look at what some of the other systems have to offer. Let’s take a look at ductless air conditioning, and what it can do for you this summer.

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Be Sure to Schedule Heat Pump Maintenance before Summer

Monday, April 25th, 2016

We’re getting closer and closer to summer, and you’re going to want to make sure that your heat pump is in good condition. Before the full brunt of the hot season comes to bear, you should schedule heat pump maintenance. Even if you already had your heat pump checked out for winter a few months ago, you should make sure to have it checked again before summer. Read on to find out why.

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