Max Sr & Paul Schoenwalder Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning, A Corp. Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Heat Pump’

Does My Heat Pump Really Need Maintenance Twice a Year?

Monday, April 3rd, 2023
two-technicians-smiling-and-standing-over-outside-ac-unit

Spring is officially here and that means many homeowners have started tackling their spring cleaning and maintenance tasks. We hope that scheduling AC maintenance in Union, NJ is near the top of the priority list! If it’s not, there’s no better time like the present to get it done.

With our unpredictable weather, warmer temperatures could be just around the corner. That means it’s the perfect time to schedule a tune-up of your home’s workhorse: the heat pump. If you’re wondering why we’re recommending maintenance if you just had your heat pump maintained in the fall, read on to learn why heat pumps need bi-annual maintenance.

Continue Reading

5 Signs Your Heat Pump Is Suffering

Monday, December 26th, 2022

A heat pump is one of the most convenient and efficient home comfort systems out there. If you own a home with a heat pump, you’re probably aware of its many benefits. A heat pump is the workhorse of the home, putting in double duty to heat your home in the winter and cool it down in the summer.  

Unfortunately, just like other heating and cooling systems, heat pumps don’t last forever and will eventually need to be replaced. What are the signs you may need heat pump replacement in your Union, NJ home sooner than later? Here are 5 signs to be aware of.

Continue Reading

Why Won’t My Heat Pump Heat Anymore?

Monday, January 1st, 2018

question-mark-blue-whiteA heat pump is a highly efficient air conditioning and heating system, all in one. Most heating systems, like furnaces and boilers, have to generate heat using natural gas or large amounts of electricity. Heat pumps use electricity, but they only have to move heat, rather than generating it. This results in much lower energy usage than comparable systems, especially if you purchase a high-efficiency heat pump.

However, like any system, a heat pump can run into trouble. One of the most alarming is when a heat pump just won’t heat! You might hear that the fan has turned on and the system appears to be running—so why don’t you feel any heat from the vents?

Continue Reading