Heat pumps handle both heating and cooling in a single system by reversing the refrigerant cycle. In cooling mode, they work like a standard AC. In heating mode, they extract heat from outdoor air and move it inside. In The Woodlands, where winters are mild, heat pumps can handle most of the heating load without a backup furnace.
Repair work on heat pumps includes everything that applies to AC systems, plus the reversing valve and defrost cycle. A reversing valve that sticks in one mode leaves you with either cooling or heating but not both. A defrost board that fails lets ice build up on the outdoor coil, which blocks airflow and reduces heating capacity.
New heat pump installations follow the same load-calculation and sizing process as AC installations. The difference is that the outdoor unit and indoor air handler must be rated as a matched system for both heating and cooling efficiency. We install and service all major heat pump brands.
What to Expect
- Diagnosis covers the full refrigerant cycle, including the reversing valve and defrost system.
- Repair or replacement options are explained clearly before any work is done.
- New installations include a load calculation and matched-system verification.
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