Why you Need to Call HVAC Services Austin for Heat Pump Maintenance

With winter in full swing, if your heat pump is not working well ― you might consider calling HVAC Services Austin for winter maintenance.

The climate here in Austin makes heat pumps a great choice. When the temperature drops enough to require some warmth, a heat pump changes smoothly from the cooling mode to heating mode ― to provide you warmth.

Winter is here, so it is time to switch over to heating mode on your heat pump. But how do you know if your heat pump needs maintenance and you need to call HVAC Services Austin? Read on to find out.

When is a good time to call HVAC Services Austin for Heat Pump Maintenance?

Heat pumps perform differently during the winter months than they do during the summer. However, if your heat pump runs into one of the following problems―you need to call HVAC Services Austin.

Common problems with Heat Pumps in Cold Weather

Iced over

During cold weather, heat pumps' coils often become iced over. Usually, this occurs when the liquid refrigerant is freezing over the coils in the system. Consequently, it may cause some problems with your heat pump. And heat pumps cannot function. If it happens - then you should call a heat pump Austin, Texas service like Grande Air Solutions to take care of your heat pump.

Draining problems

During the winter, if the heat pump freezes, draining problems occur, which can cause the system to shut down completely. In this case, the system will not work at all. When this happens, the liquid refrigerant ceases to flow through the coils of your heat pump.

And leaving this untreated can result in an expensive repair bill for your heat pump. To avoid this, make sure you remove drainage plugs when not in use, use an electric heater or gas heater as a backup during the winter, and keep all vents unobstructed. Still, if your pump doesn't work, contact a heating and cooling Austin, Texas, service to fix it.

Reversing valve not working

Reversing valves allow heat pumps to essentially change the direction of refrigerant so they can absorb heat from outdoor air and move it indoors in heating mode. In the winter, it may also happen if someone briefly switches the system into cooling mode and then attempts to move it back. Eventually, then this valve will need a replacement. In such a case, calling HVAC Services Austin is a good idea for heat pump valve replacement.

Electrical failure

Compressors and fan motors in heat pumps are powered by electricity. A heat pump's electrical failure is, therefore, a very common cause of repair. There are times when a small capacitor needs to be replaced, or an electrical connection just needs to be tightened. In severe cases, the compressor and fan motor might be damaged.

In such a case, scheduling a repair service for your heat pump tune-up with Grande Air Solutions will help you a lot!

    
 
 
         Eddie 
 2023-10-04
 
 
  From the get go, Kassidy was excellent in scheduling options and even managed to snag me an earlier time slot than previous discussed.  She took the time to reach out and confirm.  A major shout out to Jamie and Carlo—talk about pros.  They were excellent on providing education and explaining the why behind my duct issues.  This was the initial inspection and I’ll make sure to leave details once the work is completed.
  
 
        Jose Carlos Rodriguez 
 2023-09-25
 
 
  Awesome
  
 
        Eric Corum 
 2023-09-25
 
 
  Very professional, great communicators, and very thorough.
  
 
        Agustin Hernandez 
 2023-09-21
 
 
  Todo muy profesional desde que hablé para pedir información la Srita que me atendió muy amable y el técnico que vino a mi casa también muy amable y profesional resolvió todas mis dudas 100% recomendable
  
 
        Cindi Taylor 
 2023-09-14
 
 
  What an amazing team of people!  I came home from vacation and my house was hot.  It was hot outside- Austin in the summer hot.  I spoke with Petra and she was able to get a technician out within a couple of hours.  That in itself is quite a feat given it was after 1:30pm.
Jaime  Ortega was dispatched and came to check the system.  This guy has great customer service skills!  He is a is very respectful, polite, communicate well,  explains what is going on and is very thorough.  He was joined by Carlos, who is also very polite, considerate and knowledgeable.  These guys make a really great team.  I was told there were several problems and I explained I had been trying to deal with one side of my house not working properly and the other side never getting cool in the summer and warm in the winter.  My electric bills over the last 2 months were unsustainable.
They went into the attic and traced down all the ductwork, discovered some of it had been installed incorrectly and they formulated a solution.
It was also decided by me to replace the entire AC system.  By the time this was decided, it was well after 6:30pm.  I asked when we would be able to get this to happen and they said - tomorrow!
They showed up on time and regretably I did not get the 3rd team member's name- and he deserves a shout out too.  They worked for more than 8 hours in that horrible heat- got the system installed and everything cleaned up, packed up, and left the space better than they found it.  I really appreciate skilled professionals that respect someone's home and who take the time to talk with me and let me know what is going on, what they are finding and how to take care of my investment.
I have chosen for several years to be part of their maintenance membership plan and I have never been disappointed- even when I have an unexpected event - like a system failure while on vacation.
I have had the privilege of meeting one of the owners, talking with the administrative staff, and 3 technicians that are really awesome people.  These guys care about the quality of work they perform and they work to keep their customers happy.  No wonder they have such great reviews!  I am very happy with the service I received, the way I was treated and the value they bring to their industry.  Keep up the good work!  I will certainly tell everyone I know to call you when they need help.  Perfect name too- GRANDE AIR SOLUTIONS!!!
  
 
        Lourdes Alonso 
 2023-09-09
 
 
  A/C stopped working on a Friday night and Isael came out within the hour and got it working. He was really knowledgeable and showed us other areas to keep an eye on. He stayed long enough to make sure the system was lowering the temperature in the house.
  
 
        Sascha Rips 
 2023-09-09
 
 
  Our A/C went out late in the day on a Friday. Grande Air was able to get us in Friday evening and got our A/C up and running in just a short time. Prices were also very reasonable even though it was a weekend evening. We will definitely use them again for future A/C needs.
  
 
        Kiersten Legge 
 2023-09-07
 
 
  Jaime was AWESOME!!! Professional and let us know each step he was taking in diagnosis and repair. Love Grande!!!!!
  
 
  
  
 
 
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