You don't have to wait for your heating system to stop working for you to call for repairs. A forced-air system will give subtle signs of impending failure before ceasing operations. Sometimes, the faults don't affect the operation of the heater. Instead, they lead to increased energy consumption and premature wear of components. Thus, look out for the following signs that signal your heater may require repairs.
Dust in Your Home
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If your home needs a new HVAC system, you might want to get a heat pump instead. A heat pump supplies both warm and cool air, and it can be installed with or without ducts. Here are some ways a pump system differs from a central heating and air conditioning system.
The Pump Has A Reversing Valve
A heat pump uses refrigerant to both cool and heat your home. The pump works by moving warm air from inside your house to the outside, or from outside to the inside.
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If your air conditioner keeps icing over, the problem might be a bad thermal expansion valve. This valve is part of the refrigeration system in your air conditioner, and when it malfunctions, your AC won't be able to cool your house very well.
Your air conditioner might run all day and not cool your house, or it might freeze over and shut down. Here's a look at the important role the expansion valve plays in cooling your house and what an AC repair technician might do when the valve goes bad.
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A warm house automatically feels like home. However, a high electric or gas bill can make your home feel a little less inviting and your home heat system appears much more ominous. Staying warm shouldn't be expensive, and that is precisely the idea that continues to drive the evolution of home heating systems. The ductless heat pump is one of the best inventions that came to fruition because of engineers looking for energy-efficient heating potential.
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When you have a zoned residential heating system, you're able to control the temperature of your home in different rooms or zones independently. This is possible because of dampers in your ducts that open and close in response to thermostat readings. If a problem develops with the damper system, one zone may get too hot or too cold. Here's how to tell if there's a problem with a damper and what can cause a damper to malfunction.
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