Peatson's Heating and Air Conditioning Ltd. Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Heat pump repair’

What’s Wrong With My Ductless Mini Split?

Monday, January 1st, 2024
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Ductless mini splits are unique systems that are different from any other HVAC system on the market. If your home has one, you’re hopefully very happy with its performance as a 2-in-1 heating and cooling system. 

But if you’re fairly new to mini splits, you might be unfamiliar with the problems that can spring up with these systems. That’s because they’re unlike issues you may have had with a traditional heating system.

Let’s go over some problems you might encounter with a ductless mini split that’ll warrant a call for heat pump repair in Mississauga, ON and some DIY tasks you can do to help avoid the need for repair in the first place.

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Why Won’t My Heat Pump Switch to Cooling Mode?

Monday, July 3rd, 2023
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If you have a heat pump in your home, you’re probably quite impressed with its performance. These HVAC workhorses provide year-round comfort, both heating and cooling your home.

Although they might seem infallible, just like any piece of complex equipment, they can run into problems. Especially when they’re not maintained properly. A common issue is when a heat pump gets stuck in one mode and doesn’t seem to switch when you need it to. 

If you’ve currently got a heat pump that staunchly refuses to cool your house, you may need to call our technicians for heat pump repair in Mississauga, ON. Let’s examine some possible causes of the heat pump that won’t switch to cooling mode and what can be done to resolve this.

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3 Signs Your Heat Pump Needs Repairs

Monday, May 22nd, 2023
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If your home has a heat pump for year-round comfort, you’re probably looking forward to switching it to cooling mode if you haven’t done so already. Although heat pumps are quite dependable, sometimes they run into problems. That’s why it pays to know the signs that you have a need for heat pump repair that shouldn’t wait. Let’s go over some common problems that heat pumps can experience and what can cause them.

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Is Your Reversing Valve Stuck?

Monday, April 27th, 2020

One interesting component of a heat pump that homeowners tend to love is the reversal valve. By pulling this valve, you can have your heat pump function in cooling mode or heating mode, which means your heat pump will work all year round to keep you comfortable. The problem is, what if you start having issues with the valve itself?

It’s not entirely uncommon for a heat pump’s reversing valve to have problems, and if yours gets stuck, you’re going to want to fix it before it becomes an impediment to your comfort. Repairing the reversing valve doesn’t have to be an ordeal that gives you stress, and below we’ve outlined some ways we can help you narrow down the problem. So, keep reading and remember that you can always call someone on our team for heat pump repair in Brampton, ON.

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