It’s never a good sign when you notice ice building up on your heat pump. Whether it’s winter or summer, a frosty heat pump can’t do its job properly—and ignoring the problem can lead to bigger issues down the road. The good news? With a few careful steps, you can safely deal with minor ice buildup and know when it’s time to call in the professionals for heat pump repair in Chicago, IL.
ServiceMax Blog: Archive for the ‘Heat Pumps’ Category
Ice on Your Heat Pump? Here’s What to Do!
Monday, July 7th, 2025Recent Advances in AC and Heat Pump Technology
Monday, September 2nd, 2024The basic concept behind air conditioning and heat pumps is quite old. After all, refrigeration was invented in 1755. It was during the 1970s when central air conditioners became so popular in American homes that virtually all new construction was built with ductwork for them.
But as much as these things have been around forever, they have also been evolving.
AC and heat pump manufacturers don’t want to simply keep selling the same old systems. They want customers to be happier and more comfortable and, perhaps most importantly, to spend less money on the energy that powers these systems.
In recent years, there have been some exciting advances in AC and heat pump technology that boost the efficiency of these systems. Check it out!
Some Ways You Can Use a Ductless Mini Split System in Your Home
Monday, February 5th, 2024Have you heard of ductless mini splits? If you haven’t been totally satisfied with how you’re cooling and heating your home, if you’re worried about efficiency, or if the needs of your home or family are changing, this system could resolve all your concerns.
If you’re unfamiliar with this concept, we’d like to give you some information about these systems. Ductless mini splits can be used in a variety of ways to meet many different home heating and cooling needs. Here are the details.
Why Your Heat Pump Is Stuck in One Mode
Monday, August 7th, 2023Heat pumps are a fantastic choice for home comfort. They’re efficient, cutting your electric bill and your carbon footprint. They’re very effective at cooling your home in the summer, and they’re unique in that they can also heat your home in the winter!
But if that versatility is lost, you’re not actually getting the main benefit of having a heat pump. Sometimes, a heat pump can get stuck in one mode, and you’ll find it trying to heat your home when you need it cooled. What went wrong? We’ll explain.
Dare You Switch to a Heat Pump This Spring?
Monday, April 23rd, 2018The question in the headline may sound a bit melodramatic. But when it comes to home heating and air conditioning in Wilmette, IL, you don’t want to take chances. The summers are too hot, and the winters to intense, for you to end up with a subpar comfort system in your home. You’ve probably lived most of your life in homes that use a combination of an air conditioner and a furnace. Perhaps you’re accustomed to a boiler for winter heating and window units for cooling. Whatever the situation, you used two separate appliances for heating and cooling. A heat pump changes that—it’s a single appliance that provides central both heating a cooling. That’s a big change, and you don’t want to make the leap to using one unless you’re certain it’s the best move for your home.
Your Heat Pump Won’t Switch to Heating: Here Is What’s Wrong
Monday, October 10th, 2016The weather is finally starting to cool down along with other signs that fall has truly arrived (i.e. Halloween merchandise in all the stores). If you have a heat pump to provide comfort for your house, now is a good time to switch it over to heating mode to see if it’s working correctly. If the heat pump comes on and either blows out cold air or room temperature air rather than the warm air you expect, you want to know about the problem now rather than when the serious cold weather arrives.
Keeping the Outdoor Cabinet of Your Heat Pump Clear
Monday, January 25th, 2016If your home uses a heat pump to provide for its comfort throughout the year, you need to take special care of it to make sure it continues to work efficiently—especially during the winter. Modern heat pumps have better energy efficiency during cold temperatures than older one, but improper care can quickly alter that. Something to pay close attention to is how much clearance the heat pump’s outdoor cabinet (the compressor) has.
What Actually Separates a Heat Pump from an Air Conditioner?
Monday, May 4th, 2015If you have some level of familiarity with home comfort systems, you’ll likely know that a heat pump works in a similar fashion to an air conditioner. Both use a process of heat exchange involving the circulation of refrigerant that absorbs heat in one location and releases it in another. Both have similar indoor and outdoor units and contain compressors, an exhaust fan, a blower fan, and two sets of coils. The main difference between the two is that the heat pump can work in reverse so that it can bring heat into a home as well as remove it.