Heat Pumps · Pensacola, FL
Heat Pumps in Pensacola, FL
A heat pump is an air conditioner that can run in reverse. In Pensacola's climate it cools for most of the year and covers the short winter without a separate furnace.
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In summer it moves heat from inside to outside, just like an AC. In winter a reversing valve sends heat the other way, pulling warmth from the outdoor air into the house.
Winter in Pensacola
Winters are short and mild, which suits heat pumps well. On rare hard freezes, such as the 5 °F recorded in January 1985, backup electric heat strips help the heat pump keep up.
Defrost cycles
On cool, damp mornings the outdoor unit may stop to melt frost off its coil and give off a little steam. A short pause in warm air during defrost is normal.
Emergency heat
The "emergency heat" setting runs only the backup strips. It's for when the heat pump has failed, not for cold mornings, since it uses much more electricity.
Repairs
Common heat pump problems include a stuck reversing valve, failed defrost controls, capacitors and refrigerant leaks. Note what the system does in both heat and cool modes.
Replacing a heat pump
A new heat pump should be matched to the indoor coil and air handler and sized for the house. Variable-speed models handle humidity better.
Upkeep
Keep plants and debris at least two feet from the outdoor unit, change filters often and book a yearly check.
Get help
Tell the technician the system's age and what it's doing. Send a request and an AC technician will get in touch.
Fall check
A quick check of the reversing valve, defrost controls and backup heat in late fall means the system is ready for the first cold mornings.
Frequently asked questions
- Why does my heat pump blow cool air in winter?
- Air from a heat pump feels cooler than furnace air even when it's heating normally. If the house won't warm up, or the unit is iced over, book a check.
- Is a heat pump cheaper to run than electric heat?
- Yes, usually much cheaper, because it moves heat rather than making it.
Other air conditioning services
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