Heat Pumps

Heat Pump Installation & Repair Technicians in Philadelphia, PA

Whether you are looking for a new heating system or you currently have a heat pump for your home, the technicians at Whiting Services LLC are ready to assist you with installing, repairing, or maintaining your unit. Today, many homeowners in the Greater Philadelphia region are considering the advantages that heat pumps offer.

Heat pumps differ from furnaces because they serve both the function of heating and cooling your home. While furnaces use fuel like natural gas to heat the air and distribute it throughout your home, a heat pump essentially pulls heat from the air outside into your home — even when it’s freezing outside.

Heat Pump Installation

Heat pumps are becoming an increasingly popular choice among homeowners thanks to their energy efficiency. They may also be a good choice if your home does not have access to natural gas. The initial cost for installing a heat pump may also be lower than installing both a furnace and an air conditioner.

As with any other heating installation, proper sizing is essential. A trained technician will be able to make sure that the unit is the correct size for your home to ensure that it will be able to heat and cool your home efficiently without working too hard. In the summer, having the right size unit means that it will also be able to dehumidify the air to prevent it from getting too moist.

Heat Pump Repairs and Maintenance

Perhaps even more so than with other units, regular maintenance for a heat pump is essential to ensure that it continues to work properly. It will also help to significantly prolong its lifespan — a well-maintained unit may last for 15 years or more. Maintenance will also help your technician spot any repairs that are needed for your heat pump early, before they become a major problem.

Outdoor Heat Pump Maintenance

If the outdoor section of your heat pump is dirty, it will cause the system to run hot. Just like an automobile, if it runs hot, it can decrease its lifespan dramatically. You’ll see that there are layers of grime that prevent proper air movement. This buildup can be caused by grass clipping from your lawn, fallen leaves, and other yard debris.

Indoor Heat Pump Maintenance

If the indoor section of your heat pump is dirty, it will prevent the air from getting cold, making the system work harder to cool your home. This buildup is caused by not changing your air filter regularly. It can also build up over time, even with regular filter changes. We recommend changing your heat pump’s air filter every 1 to 3 months.

We service all brands of Heat Pump systems.

Please call us immediately if you notice any of the following:

Warm areas (summer mode)
Cool ares (winter mode)
Lack of cool air (summer mode)
Lack of warm air (winter mode)
Water leaking
Visible Ice on system piping
Lack of airflow
Thermostat problems
Loud noises or banging
Heat pump cycling on and off frequently
Any change in normal operating patterns
Ice build up on outdoor unit (winter mode)

Signs of a Faulty Heat Pump

If your heat pump is not heating or cooling your home efficiently, or it’s making unusual noises, this is a sign that it’s time to call one of our heat pump technicians to take a look at your unit and make any necessary repairs. Here are a few common issues to look for:

In the winter:

Cool areas in your home
Lack of warm air coming out of the vents
Ice buildup on the outdoor unit or visible ice on the system piping

In the summer:

Warm areas in your home
Lack of cool air coming out of the vents

Any time of year:

Water leaking from the unit
Lack of airflow in your home
Thermostat problems
Loud noises or banging
Heat pump cycling on and off frequently
Any change in normal operating patterns

Contact the Heat Pump Technicians at Whiting Services Today

To schedule an appointment for heat pump repair, or for assistance with boiler service, or other heating repair and cooling needs, contact the professionals at Whiting Services today.