Peatson's Heating and Air Conditioning Ltd. Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Heat Pumps’

3 Benefits of Heat Pump Maintenance

Monday, November 6th, 2023
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Many homeowners who’ve owned a heat pump for years are still surprised to learn that a heat pump needs maintenance twice a year. That’s because the idea of HVAC maintenance occurring once a year is so ingrained in the minds of homeowners.

But if you have a mini split heat pump system or a ducted heat pump, it does need to be tuned up twice a year for maximum efficiency. Ideally, these maintenance appointments are scheduled in the spring and fall, once before the cooling season and heating season. This is how to really maximize the year-round comfort a heat pump provides!

If you haven’t had this essential service done yet, here are 3 reasons why you should have it done ASAP. Contact us for heat pump service to make sure you can rely on your heat pump throughout the fall and winter. 

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Choosing the Right AC for Our Summers

Monday, July 20th, 2020
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When we say “our summers,” we’re really talking about the summertime weather in Mississauga. Our summer weather is particularly muggy compared to other places, and other Canadians around the country might think our climate is completely different. That’s fine, nobody knows the weather here like we do!

Summers here get hot and humid. That means it is increasingly important to find an air conditioning system that keeps your whole home cool. Some of the cooler areas of the country with more mild summers can get by with a window unit, but not us!

HVAC in Mississauga, ON depends on many factors of a home. We’re going to go into detail about what the different options are for air conditioning that can handle our summertime weather. We’ll make it clear and concise so you feel better about going into an air conditioner purchase without the weight of not knowing how the technology works.

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Your Efficiency Guide to Heat Pumps

Monday, May 25th, 2020
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Heat pumps are highly efficient systems that more and more homeowners are turning to these days to keep their homes comfortable. While they might be efficient on their own, they’re not powered by magic. There are scientific differences between a heat pump and your average air conditioner that make it work efficiently and consume less energy than conventional systems.

Not only are these systems highly efficient, but they work efficiently all year round, which means for any homeowner that’s in the market for both a heating and cooling system, then we’d like to explain how impressive these units can be. By taking the plunge and spending more initial cost on a heat pump, you could be avoiding high energy costs throughout the year that you would’ve paid otherwise on a less efficient system.

Keep reading and let our team help you when you decide that a heat pump in Brampton, ON is right for you.

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Is Your Reversing Valve Stuck?

Monday, April 27th, 2020

One interesting component of a heat pump that homeowners tend to love is the reversal valve. By pulling this valve, you can have your heat pump function in cooling mode or heating mode, which means your heat pump will work all year round to keep you comfortable. The problem is, what if you start having issues with the valve itself?

It’s not entirely uncommon for a heat pump’s reversing valve to have problems, and if yours gets stuck, you’re going to want to fix it before it becomes an impediment to your comfort. Repairing the reversing valve doesn’t have to be an ordeal that gives you stress, and below we’ve outlined some ways we can help you narrow down the problem. So, keep reading and remember that you can always call someone on our team for heat pump repair in Brampton, ON.

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The Unique Advantages of a Heat Pump

Monday, February 3rd, 2020

When was the last time you considered switching to a heat pump heating system? While we think they’re some of the most intuitive and high-efficiency heating solutions on the market, we also like to make sure that customers aren’t buying heat pumps just because they hear their name on the internet. Choosing a new heating system requires a lot of consideration.

That being said, when it comes to heat pumps in Brampton, ON they’re easily a great choice for many homes. Heat pumps rely on electricity to cycle refrigerant from outside your home to the inside, drawing heat from the air as it moves. This provides a lot of unique advantages to homeowners as well as a couple disadvantages when compared to homes that use gas furnaces.

Today, we’d like to talk about the advantages and disadvantages of a heat pump system, and hopefully give you the information that pushes you in the right direction!

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4 Major Benefits from a Ductless Heating System

Monday, December 23rd, 2019
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Are you ready for a ductless heating system? We’re actually curious as to whether or not your home is ready for a ductless heating system. So many homeowners contact us for their heating solutions, only to be confused when they’re told that there are other solutions besides a furnace or a boiler.

The truth of the matter is that not enough homeowners know about the benefits that can be had from a ductless heating system. They’re flexible, efficient, environmentally friendly, and easier to install than other systems. If you’ve ever considered ductless heating in Brampton, ON or are even thinking about a new heating solution, give this post a quick read and contact us for any questions you still have.

We wish that all homeowners we deal with could be caught up to speed on ductless systems, and we’ll be starting today with you!

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