Heat Pump Posts

What’s the Difference Between Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps?

December 13th, 2022

Choosing the right system to heat and cool your home can be overwhelming. It’s normal to feel confused, especially when you come across unfamiliar AC terms. One common question we hear at AC Designs is: what’s the difference between heat pumps and normal air conditioners? Many homeowners don’t realize that heat pumps actually are a […]

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Common Heat Pump Repairs Explained

December 15th, 2020

Heat pumps come highly recommended as energy-efficient heating and cooling systems that are ideally suited for climates like you’d expect in Jacksonville, Florida. These are reliable devices, too, particularly when installed by qualified HVAC technicians, and when serviced through routine maintenance. Even so, problems can arise with heat pumps, so let’s take a look at […]

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Heat Pump Reverse Valve: How It Works

November 14th, 2019

If your HVAC system has a heat pump, you already know that this term can seem like a misnomer: after all, in Jacksonville’s mild climate, the heat pump provides far more cool air than warm. This ability to produce air at a wide range of temperatures can be attributed to the reversing valve, a metal […]

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4 Heating Mistakes that are Costing You Money

January 29th, 2019

Winter is here and with it brings chilly homes, high heating costs, and leaving people to wonder if there are any money-saving steps they could take. The key to improved home comfort (and more money in your pocket) is understanding common heating mistakes you might be making and how to fix them.

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Could a Heat Pump Be the Perfect Comfort System for Your Home?

January 23rd, 2017

When we hear about homeowner’s year-round home comfort woes, we often recommend a heat pump. It’s a heating and air conditioning system all in one!

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Why St. Augustine Residents Are Choosing Heat Pumps

December 12th, 2016

If you’re looking for the perfect comfort system to get you through the year, you need to hear about why so many local residents are choosing heat pumps over other whole-home cooling systems.

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The One Comfort System We Recommend for Any Homeowner

November 28th, 2016

When you hear the term “heat pump” for the first time, you may think that this is not the right whole-house comfort system for someone living in Florida.

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How a Heat Pump Is Like a Regular Central AC Unit

April 18th, 2016

If you’re shopping around for a new heating and/or air conditioning system, you might have found some information about heat pumps. Heat pumps are heating and air conditioning systems all-in-one. In some areas, homeowners need a backup heater in order to compensate for extremely low outdoor temperatures.

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Sizing Your Heat Pump for Installation: What You Should Know

July 6th, 2015

One of the most important parts of the heat pump or air conditioning installation process is determining the proper size of the system you plan to install for your home. A system that is too small will run for too long, which can wear down the parts, raise your bills, and will likely never keep you quite as comfortable as you’d like

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