Heat Pumps Articles

Why Is My Heat Pump Freezing Up?

September 16, 2024
Why Is My Heat Pump Freezing Up? A heat pump covered in ice.

Our team at Kapala Heating & Air Conditioning regularly gets calls about frozen heat pumps. Though common, a heat pump freeze-up usually means your system’s components are not working correctly. Sometimes you can fix it yourself. But oftentimes, you will need to call a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) professional, like us, as the problem may require a part replacement or complex repair.

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What Is a Heat Pump?

August 15, 2024
What Is A Heat Pump? A heat pump on the side of a home being installed by a construction worker with a hard hat and reflective jacket holding a digital tablet, talking to the home owner who is showing her documents.

What’s the best way to preserve resources? Working with what you already have. Heat pumps make your Oxford home more comfortable by using heat that already exists. It pushes heat from outdoors to indoors (to warm) or pulls heat from indoors to outdoors (to cool).

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Air Conditioners Versus Heat Pumps

July 17, 2024
Air Conditioners Versus Heat Pumps.

In some ways, heat pumps have an edge over the traditional combination of a furnace and central air conditioning (AC) unit. However, no two households are the same, and each option has its pros and cons That’s why Kapala Heating & Air Conditioning is pleased to offer a variety of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) products tailored to your Lapeer living needs.

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4 Factors to Consider When Buying a Heat Pump

February 16, 2024
4 Factors to Consider When Buying a Heat Pump. Professional Middle Aged HVAC Technician in Red Uniform Repairing Modern Heat Pump Unit. House Heating and Cooling System Theme.

So you are looking to invest in a heat pump. You are not alone––many Americans are making the switch.
Why? For starters, heat pumps are generally more efficient than a traditional heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. What is more, they offer both heating and cooling, so they are versatile.

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Why Is My Heat Pump Turning On and Off Frequently?

December 13, 2023
Why Is My Heat Pump Turning On and Off Frequently? - Woman Adjusting the Thermostat.

Homeowners generally favor heat pumps for their efficiency. However, a number of common issues can cause them to run very inefficiently.

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4 Important Heat Pump Maintenance Tips

September 13, 2023
HVAC technician performing maintenance on a heat pump.

Taking proper care of your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is the best way to ensure it will function efficiently and reach its full service life potential.

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Conventional HVAC or a Heat Pump: Which Is Better?

March 13, 2023
Image of HVAC units. Conventional HVAC or a Heat Pump: Which Is Better?

We all take climate control for granted these days. In winter, we expect warmth from our heating system; in summer, we demand the cool comfort of air conditioning.

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Video – Why Does My Heat Pump Smell Like It’s Burning?

February 23, 2022
Why Does My Heat Pump Smell Like It's Burning?

You turn on your heat pump, and you smell something burning. What should you do? Who should you call first, the fire department or your HVAC technician?

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Heat Pump Versus Furnace

November 12, 2021
Heat Pump Versus Furnace

Looking to install a new heater in your Lapeer home? Your two most popular choices are a heat pump and a furnace. Each one has advantages and disadvantages when compared to the other.

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Transitioning Your Heat Pump

October 14, 2021
transition your heat pump

maintaining a separate furnace and air conditioning system, you can simply transition your heat pump from the heat setting to the cooling setting and vice versa as seasons warrant. 

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