Quality Heat Pump Repair in Columbus, OH
Heat pumps are convenient, cost-effective and very efficient. Additionally, they’re one of the only HVAC systems that cool your home like an air conditioner during the summer and provide heat in your home during the winter, all by transferring heat.
If you have a heat pump in your home and you’re looking for an honest, reputable heat pump repair person that’s competitively priced, give our team here at Greater Columbus Furnace & Air Conditioning a call today! We have an outstanding team of NATE-certified heating and cooling technicians who are local and who install heat pumps throughout the Greater Franklin County area, as well as Southwest and Central Ohio. If you’re having problems with a heat pump, it’s important that you call us promptly at the first sign of trouble before things become worse, before it progresses into something more serious that requires an emergency repair.
Why Trust Greater Columbus Furnace & Air with Your Repairs?
Choosing an HVAC company that’s established, reputable and qualified and yet doesn’t charge an arm and a leg — one with fully insured technicians who are all NATE-certified — is something that pays off in dividends in the long run. If you do a little homework, a little digging online, you’ll realize not all HVAC companies are created equal. Some do second-rate work, or shoddy craftsmanship, which we’ve sadly seen far too many times as we’ve had to help homeowners who’ve fallen prey to contractors chasing the bottom line and nothing else in mind.
- Customer Satisfaction Guarantee: When something goes wrong local homeowners take great comfort in the fact that there is an HVAC company here in Central Ohio that cares, a family-owned company that offers area homeowners superior quality of craftsmanship and customer care at cutting-edge prices.
- Customer Focused Hours: If you find yourself in a pinch without service, we provide emergency services 24-hours a day year-round, including weekends and holidays.
- Certified & Trustworthy Technicians: No matter what kind of situations life has handed you in regards to your home comfort and air system, our NATE-certified technicians are standing by and equipped to fix anything that might arise on any HVAC system, anytime.
We Service All HVAC Brands
If it’s an HVAC system, we can service it! Some of the name brands you might have on your HVAC equipment include big names like: Carrier, Amana, American Standard, Bryant, Armstrong, Goodman, Coleman, Comfort-Aire, Frigidaire, Kelvinator, LG, Lennox, Maytag, Mitsubishi, Rudd, Rheem, Tempstar, Trane, York and Westinghouse. With all the brands we carry and install, the HVAC equipment manufacturers extend a 10-year warranty on all the parts and equipment that go with their home HVAC equipment.
HVAC FINANCING
Buy Today, Pay Over Time with HVAC Financing
Are you trying to replace a furnace, A/C unit, or residential HVAC system and need help with home comfort system finance options or credit options to cover the cost of installation, HVAC replacement or repairs? See our amazing HVAC finance programs and credit options we have available below! We’ve partnered up with several financial institutions to help our customers keep their homes comfortable year-round.
With our credit options, you can enjoy optimal comfort in your home now by making affordable monthly payments, regular installments, until the equipment is paid off over time. By utilizing a multitude of lenders and financial institutions, our HVAC finance options here are second to none.
Emergency Heating & Cooling Services in Greater Columbus, OH & Surrounding Areas
Normally, when an air conditioner, furnace, heat pump, or other HVAC system component breaks down, homeowners aren’t given much notice. Fortunately for our customers, our support team here at Springfield Heating & Cooling is always standing by, ready to provide quality HVAC services in case of emergency.
We offer emergency repairs all-year-round (365 days a year, including weekends and holidays) for both heating and cooling emergencies. When you call us, our technicians are notified immediately, arriving promptly, prepared to conduct a quick and honest assessment of your problem. From there, pending your approval, they can execute emergency HVAC repairs on the spot to get your system back online in no time. Call your local gas company or fire department if you’re concerned about a gas leak.
Common Heat Pump Problems
Heat pumps carry a heavier responsibility than any singular A/C unit or furnace. Since your heat pump heats and cools your home, when it breaks down, it’s a big deal, no matter what season it is. Here are four of the most common heat pump problems:
Freezing Up, Ice Formation
During the wintertime, heat pump’s use an outdoor coil to release heat. In the summer, on the other hand, this same coil absorbs the heat. As such, it’s not uncommon for frosting or even a layer of ice to form on the outdoor unit’s casing during the winter if it’s working hard. If you find frost forming on the casing like this, we suggest removing it because if it continues to accumulate and turns into a layer of ice, it can cause further problems. In any case, heat pumps are supposed to run defrost cycles to defrost themselves on their own.
Refrigerant Leak
Like the way an A/C unit works, heat pumps utilize refrigerants to transfer heat from one place to another. Because these refrigerants are used in both the summer and during the wintertime, if any kind of refrigerant leakage develops, additional problems will follow. Heat pump refrigerant leakage makes the system unable to do its job. Without it, it can’t absorb and transfer the heat it needs to transfer to provide warm and cool air. In little time, this can damage the compressor, which is an expensive part, while decreasing comfort levels.
Electrical Problems
Because heat pumps utilize electricity to power their fan motors and compressors, electrical issues are a common cause of heat pump problems. Defective or malfunctioning electrical components, or bad wiring, should be replaced by a NATE-certified professional who insured, like we are, for obvious safety reasons.
Defective Reversing Valve
In order to switch modes from heat to cold and back, heat pumps come with an all-too-important “reversing valve” that permits the system to reverse the flow of its refrigerants when the seasons change. This valve is important because it enables the homeowner to switch from “cooling mode” during the summer to “heating mode” during the wintertime.
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Common Heat Pump Questions & Answers
Is a heat pump as good as an air conditioner?
The short answer is yes, a heat pump can be just as good as an air conditioner. Heat pumps use less energy than traditional systems and can also switch from cooling to heating mode, allowing them to work all year round. Additionally, heat pumps are more efficient in areas that experience mild temperatures during the winter months, allowing for maximum efficiency and savings over a traditional system. Thus, the choice of which type of HVAC system will depend on your particular needs and climate location.
When do heat pumps need maintenance?
Heat pumps are complex pieces of machinery that require regular maintenance to ensure they are running efficiently and effectively. Heat pumps need to be maintained annually, or more often if they are being used in high-demand applications such as swimming pools, spas, or hot tubs. During routine maintenance, a technician will inspect and clean all the parts of the heat pump.
What is the average lifespan of a heat pump?
The average lifespan of a heat pump depends on a few different factors. Generally, the lifespans of heat pumps range from 10 to 20 years, with some models lasting even longer with proper maintenance and care. Generally speaking, the higher quality and more efficient the model, the longer its lifespan. Heat pumps are typically built for durability, as long as they are properly maintained.
Using a qualified, licensed technician such as Greater Columbus Furnace & Air Conditioning to install your equipment and perform regular maintenance is essential.