Heat pumps can be a bit confusing due to their name, but they actually meet both your heating and cooling needs all year. When it's hot outside it operates like an air conditioner in that it removes heat from your home, but when it cools off, the process gets switched around and it collects heat from outside and brings it inside. Heat pumps are also very efficient, and could produce up to two or three times more heat than the energy it uses.

FAQs - Von Deylen Plumbing & Heating

Q: How can I control my energy expenses?

Heating and cooling can make up a large part of your utility bill. The innovative and high-efficiency heating and air conditioning products available from Von Deylen Plumbing & Heating, Inc. can help reduce these costs. If you're looking for a new heating or cooling system, look for products with high SEER ratings for air conditioners and AFUE ratings for furnaces. SEER and AFUE are a measure of system efficiency, and the greater the number, the more efficient the product. Besides purchasing a new home comfort system, don't forget about these additional factors: Is your system consistently maintained? Whether it's a furnace or air conditioner, HVAC systems will operate more efficiently after regular maintenance checks. Would you benefit from a zoning system? If there are spaces in your home that are rarely used, a zoning system will allow you to heat or cool only the most used areas of your house. Does your home have a programmable or smart thermostat? According to the U.S. Department of Energy, programmable thermostats may decrease your heating costs by up to 35 percent, and your cooling costs by up to 25 percent.

Q: What is the best thermostat for my home comfort system?

The right thermostat for you depends on your heating and cooling equipment. Von Deylen Plumbing & Heating, Inc. sells programmable and nonprogrammable thermostats that can help enhance the efficiency of your HVAC systems. View our available products or contact us at (419) 592-4756 to learn more.

Q: Do my solar modules need to be cleaned?

In most areas, rain will clean the solar modules off automatically. If you reside in a dusty or industrial area, periodically spraying the modules with water may help improve performance. However, detergents and high-pressure hoses should never be used to rinse solar modules.

Q: When replacing the outdoor unit, should the indoor unit also be replaced?

Of course, we suggest you also replace your indoor system, but this is why: All outdoor cooling systems have a matching indoor unit that they are designed to work with to ensure efficient performance. When they aren't paired with the other part as a complete system, efficiency can suffer. As with a lot of products, advancements have brought about newer, more efficient ways of doing things. Heating and cooling systems are no different. These improvements most importantly include greater heating and cooling efficiency, but also include improved air handling, filtering, and noise pollution reduction to name a few. Heating and cooling systems that are more than 10-15 years old typically need to be replaced. Not only do they consist of outdated technology, but they are also less efficient than today's models. Getting a new indoor unit at the same time means you'll have a matched system to provide you with even more comfort and efficiency for years to come.

Q: Why is my cooling unit freezing up?

Your system could be freezing up for a variety of reasons, but the most common are dirty filters, low refrigerant, a dirty evaporator coil, and/or a faulty blower motor. Changing a filter is something homeowners take care of; however, you'll want to call the professionals at Von Deylen Plumbing & Heating, Inc. at 419-592-4756 for other problems or if you have other questions or concerns.