Heat Pump Repair & Installationin Miami Gardens, FL
Heat pumps that cool in summer and heat efficiently on South Florida's few cold nights.
Heat Pump Repair & Installation for Miami Gardens buildings
Homes here were built when a single small system, or window units, was the norm. Rooms have been added and garages enclosed since, so the equipment on the pad is often undersized for the house as it stands today. We run a load calculation on the current floor plan and check that the electrical panel can carry a modern system, since many original panels in the area need an upgrade first.
A heat pump is an air conditioner that can run in reverse. In summer it cools exactly like a standard system, and on a cold morning it moves heat indoors using a fraction of the electricity an electric heat strip needs.
South Florida's mild winters are the ideal conditions for a heat pump, which is why they are the most common system type in the region.
Heat pump problems we repair
- Cools normally but will not heat, or the reverse
- Stuck in one mode because of a failed reversing valve
- Outdoor unit iced over in heating mode
- Auxiliary heat running constantly
- Loud noise when the system changes mode
Our approach
- We test the system in both cooling and heating modes.
- We check the reversing valve, defrost control, sensors and refrigerant charge.
- You receive a fixed repair price, or replacement options if the unit is at the end of its life.
Heat Pump Repair & Installation in Miami Gardens: questions
Is a heat pump better than a straight-cool AC with electric heat in Miami?
For most homes, yes. Cooling performance is the same, and heating costs roughly a third as much as resistance heat strips. The price difference between the two types is small.
Is a permit required for HVAC work in Miami Gardens?
Installing or replacing air conditioning equipment in Miami Gardens requires a mechanical permit and a final inspection. Permits here are issued by the City of Miami Gardens Building Services Division. Repairs, maintenance and cleaning do not need one. We file the paperwork and attend the inspection.
My house in Miami Gardens still has an old electrical panel. Can I install a new AC?
Usually, but the panel and the breaker have to be rated for the new equipment. We check the panel during the estimate. If it needs an upgrade, a licensed electrician does that work under its own permit before the air conditioner is installed.
Why is one side of my house always hotter?
In single-storey block homes it is normally a duct problem: a disconnected or crushed run, or a system that was never resized after an addition. We measure airflow at every register and fix the cause, which costs far less than replacing the equipment.
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Call (786) 856-7466 for the next available appointment in Miami Gardens.