Heat Pump Articles

Why Is My Heat Pump Freezing Up?

January 17, 2025
Why Is My Heat Pump Freezing Up? A heat pump covered in ice.

Our team at Johnson Heating and Cooling regularly gets calls about frozen heat pumps. Though common, a heat pump freeze-up usually means your system’s components are not working correctly. Sometimes you can fix it yourself. But oftentimes, you will need to call a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) professional, like us, as the problem may require a part replacement or complex repair.

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How Do I Keep My Heat During Extreme Cold Weather?

November 15, 2024
How Do I Keep My Heat During Extreme Cold Weather?

We receive countless calls every time the temperatures drop below normal ranges, as homeowners here in Butler encounter problems with their home’s heating system.

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4 Factors to Consider When Buying a Heat Pump

September 18, 2024
4 Factors to Consider When Buying a Heat Pump. Professional Middle Aged HVAC Technician in Red Uniform Repairing Modern Heat Pump Unit. House Heating and Cooling System Theme.

While many of the more efficient products have a higher initial cost than a conventional or air conditioner. A good rule of thumb is the more you invest up front, the less you will pay in the long run. It is up to you to decide which heat pump is best for your budget.

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Air Conditioners Versus Heat Pumps

April 17, 2024
Air Conditioners Versus Heat Pumps. Hands of Technician are using a measuring tool to check Vacuum pump evacuates air for air conditioner.

In some ways, heat pumps have an edge over the traditional combination of a furnace and central air conditioning (AC) unit. However, no two households are the same, and each option has its pros and cons That’s why Johnson Heating and Cooling is pleased to offer a variety of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) products tailored to your Butler living needs.

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What Is a Heat Pump?

February 16, 2024
What Is a Heat Pump? An air source heat pump on the side of a home being installed in the North East of England. The house is aiming to be sustainable. There is a construction worker with a hard hat and reflective jacket holding a digital tablet, talking to the home owner who is showing her documents.

What’s the best way to preserve resources? Working with what you already have. Heat pumps make your Butler home more comfortable by using heat that already exists. It pushes heat from outdoors to indoors (to warm) or pulls heat from indoors to outdoors (to cool).

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4 Important Heat Pump Maintenance Tips

January 31, 2024
HVAC Technician performing maintenance on a heat pump.

A heat pump offers both the heating and cooling you need for optimal indoor comfort, but keeping up with routine maintenance is critical for it to remain in peak condition.

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Transitioning Your Heat Pump

December 20, 2023
Transitioning Your Heat Pump. Close-up of black full inverter heat pump outside in the garden, near wooden pool house on a sunny day. Lens flare on the image.

One reason Kentucky homeowners love heat pumps is they function as an all-in-one unit. Instead of purchasing and maintaining a separate furnace and air conditioning system, you can simply transition your heat pump from the heat setting to the cooling setting and vice versa as seasons warrant.

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