Roberts Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. Blog: Posts Tagged ‘heat pump repair’

Heat Pump Freezing Up? Here’s What to Do Next

Monday, April 10th, 2023

Your heat pump is supposed to cool the air, but not actually freeze up. It’s a great investment for your home, sure, but now you’re dealing with this headache of a problem. Your evaporator coils just froze over and you’re not sure what to do about it–let us help you.

Heat pump service in Morton Grove, IL will find the underlying cause and treat it, but before that happens, it’s important to know what causes a complete system freeze so you know what to look for in the future. Let’s talk about that.

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What Is the Life Expectancy of a Heat Pump?

Monday, November 21st, 2022
Two technicians servicing a damaged boiler.

Heat pumps are the future of home HVAC, but they’re not without limitations. A heat pump can last for around 15 years, although some may extend to 20 or more depending on the consistency and quality of maintenance and repairs over the years.

Let’s find out where your heat pump stands, and if you need heat pump repair in Prospect Heights, IL to extend its life for as long as possible.

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Don’t Let Your Heat Pump Get Too Cold

Monday, January 17th, 2022

This blog post might serve more as a public service announcement than an advice column. There are plenty of homeowners in our area that use heat pumps during the winter to stay warm without consuming too much energy. The systems are great heaters and they work exceptionally well when temperatures are moderately cold. However, when we get sudden dips in temperature, there can be a serious problem that occurs.

Heat pumps can sometimes start running in recovery mode, which is a specific process it has to go through when it’s starting to freeze. This can be a little disconcerting for homeowners that start receiving cold air from their vents.

Don’t worry, you can always call us if you think you need heat pump repair in Glenview, IL. Though, if you’re just dealing with a heat pump that’s defrosting, we’ll talk about why that might not be as much of a problem as you might think!

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