D'Spain Sales and Service Blog : Posts Tagged ‘Heat Pumps’

A Heat Pump Could Be Perfect for Your Home

Monday, February 17th, 2020

You’ve probably got neighbors and friends that use heat pumps in your area. We hear all the time about homeowners exploring the use of a heat pump precisely because their neighbors or friends just can’t stop talking about them!

Well, today we’re hoping to shine a bit of light on this heating system for those homeowners that are starting to dip their toes into heat pump technology. These systems are exceptionally efficient, run surprisingly well, and also can be a safe alternative to gas furnaces when you start looking at heater repair in Boerne, TX. With heat pumps, you don’t have to worry about the chance of having a carbon monoxide leak because these systems function safely on electricity.

Let’s dig into how heat pumps work and where they could be a huge benefit for you and your family.

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How Does a Heat Pump Work?

Monday, August 7th, 2017

heat-pump-air-conditionerTexas summers are blazing hot, but our winters are usually very mild. Accordingly, homeowners in the area tend to focus far more on their air conditioners than their heating systems. It also explains why heat pumps are so popular in our part of the world: devices that use the principles of air conditioning to both heat and cool your home. If you think a heat pump might be a good addition for your home, or if you have an existing heat pump that needs repairs, you might be curious as to how it works and why it makes such a good option for this part of the world.

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Common Heat Pump Problems

Monday, June 12th, 2017

heat-pump-repairHeat pumps work as both heaters and air conditioners in one, using the principles of air conditioning to both cool your home in the summer and heat your home in the winter. Heat pumps are economical and effective, and recent advances have made them a better option than ever. But like any other appliance, heat pumps run into trouble from time to time, and when they do, you need to get them addressed quickly. With summer on its way, you can’t afford to just sit on a problem. The good news is that the right technician can usually solve the problem quickly.

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Can Your Home Benefit from a Heat Pump?

Monday, May 15th, 2017

heat-pump-unitSpring is the season when homeowners get rid of their old air conditioners and install a new one. It makes sense to do so now, especially if your old system is at the end of its run. Better to install a new one now and enjoy the benefits of improved efficiency and performance all summer, than risk running the old inefficient one and possible having to deal with a catastrophic breakdown in the middle of one of our patented Texas heat waves.

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Common Spring Problems with Your Heat Pump

Monday, March 28th, 2016

A heat pump is a unique device for your heating and cooling needs because it is capable of performing both duties equally well. It uses the same principles as air conditioning – circulating refrigerant through a closed loop to first heat and then cool the air – but with a twist. The cycle can be reversed, allowing you to heat your home as well as cooling it and allowing you to combine both functions into a single unit. Heat pumps tend to experience the most issues during transition periods like now, when they switch over from heating to cooling modes (or from cooling to heating in the fall).  If you can keep an eye out for some of them, you may be able to get a jump on a given issue before it gets out of hand.

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Heat Pumps Need Bi-Annual Maintenance

Monday, November 23rd, 2015

The climate in Bandera, TX is perfect for heat pump HVAC systems. It doesn’t get too cold during the winter months and heat pumps are great for removing the heat and humidity of our long, hot summers. But keeping your heat pump running in optimal shape, whether it’s time for warm air or cool air, means scheduling your heat pump system for maintenance regularly. Unlike separate heating and cooling systems that require annual maintenance, your heat pump HVAC needs bi-annual maintenance, and the heating and cooling experts from D’Spain Sales & Service, Inc., can help you get your heat pump ready for winter.

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Why Choose a Ductless System?

Monday, August 31st, 2015

The end of the summer brings a lot of things: the beginning of school, the last of the hot weather, and the possibility that you may have to consider replacing your existing AC, especially if it’s been struggling along these past few months. While many homeowners don’t relish the idea of replacing their air conditioning systems, AC replacement provides you the opportunity to explore installing a different type of system that may better meet your cooling needs in Kerrville, TX. One option to consider is a ductless cooling system.

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3 Reasons to Consider a Heat Pump for Cooling

Tuesday, June 9th, 2015

It is time for a new air conditioner in Helotes, TX? With the temperatures continuing to climb, it’s important to get your cooling back on track as soon as possible. One type of air conditioning system you may want to consider is a heat pump. It may sound counter-intuitive to install a cooling system with the name “heat pump,” but we can assure you that a heat pump system is a very effective cooling system. As with any air conditioning system, it’s important that you hire trained experts to help you with your installation from start to finish. This is where the AC specialists at D’Spain Sales & Service, Inc., come in. We have been installing and servicing all kinds of air conditioning systems for over 40 years. If you are interested in a heat pump system to cool your home, give us a call today!

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How Heat Pumps Provide Both Heating and Cooling

Thursday, December 11th, 2014

Heat pumps are popular systems for cooling homes, but they can also heat, too. It may seem confusing that a system that doesn’t generate heat like a boiler or furnace can offer heating, but this is one of the ingenious aspects of heat pumps systems, as well as one of the benefits.

So how does a heat pump heat your home? Let’s take a look.

Heat in the Air

Believe it or not, there is always heat in the air, even when it’s cold outside. Your heat pump uses this latent heat to help heat your home – but there is a process. As we stated above, heat pumps don’t generate heat; instead, they transfer heat from one location to another. To help facilitate this transfer, refrigerant is used. During the winter, the outdoor unit of your heat pump system absorbs the heat in the surrounding air; the heat pump concentrates this heat to intensify it, then distributes the heat to your living spaces.

The Reversing Valve

So what enables a heat pump to provide both heating and cooling? A component called the reversing valve. The reversing valve changes the direction of how the refrigerant flows, which allows the heat pump to work in two modes: heating or cooling. A reversing valve has two settings within it: one is excited, the other is relaxed. The valve manufacturer sets which state stands for heating and which stands for cooling, so there can be variations between valves. What doesn’t change is that once a state is set for a specific operation – either heating or cooling – the other state setting is always going to be the other operation. But as the homeowner, you have it much easier: simply press a button on your dual-mode thermostat to change from heating to cooling and back again.

Heat pumps can be complex components, so if you are experiencing issues with your heat pump in Bandera, call D’Spain Sales & Service, Inc.

Our trained and certified heating experts can help with any heat pump issue you may have, so call us today!

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