Hamnio’s says: With a heat pump system your outdoor unit will operate normally around 35 degrees or above[depending on the insulation, age of home, and age of equipment]. Your outdoor heat pump operates for both heating and cooling. In the heating season you will normally operate on HEAT mode (on the thermostat). When temperatures begin… Read more »
Brandon says: When you see a light frost on the outdoor heat pump coil and ice on the ground below the heat pump, this is normal. This confirms your heat pump is properly defrosting. When the heat pump runs through a defrost cycle the outdoor fan will turn off. Then the outdoor heat pump will… Read more »
To find a reliable contractor, start by asking friends for recommendations.Check with local departments of consumer affairs. Keep in mind that these watchdog organizations can give only the number of complaints filed; they cannot tell you what percent of those claims were valid. Remember too, that a large-volume operation is logically going to have more… Read more »
To maintain your investment and help ensure its continued efficient operation, here’s a few things you can do: Change Your Filters Regularly If you ignore all of our other advice, don’t ignore filter maintenance. Filters are designed to capture dust and dirt. As filters become clogged, air flow slows down and can be fatal… Read more »