Heat Pump Stuck in Heating Mode? Here’s Why

March 17th, 2025
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A heat pump is a fantastic energy-efficient solution for keeping your home comfortable year-round. Unlike traditional furnaces or air conditioners, heat pumps work by transferring heat rather than generating it. However, like any mechanical system, heat pumps can run into problems—one of the most common being that they get stuck in heating mode and won’t switch to cooling.

If you’ve noticed that your heat pump in Kalispell, MT is blasting warm air even when you’ve switched it to cooling mode, you could be dealing with a malfunctioning reversing valve. This component is crucial for your heat pump’s ability to switch between heating and cooling. Here’s what you need to know about the issue and why it’s essential to call a qualified HVAC professional for repairs.

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What Maintenance Do Different HVAC Systems Require?

March 3rd, 2025
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Maintenance is absolutely necessary for all parts of your HVAC system. This is how you can keep your heating and cooling systems working as effectively as possible, while eliminating inefficiency and drastically reducing the need for repairs. It will also help your equipment last for as many years as possible, and stay under manufacturer warranty for as long as possible, too.

But HVAC systems are not all the same. There are different ways to heat a home, and different ways to cool a home. We want to emphasize, overall, that twice-a-year maintenance should be considered your baseline regardless. Exactly what maintenance, and at what time of year, do you need to plan for with different types of HVAC equipment? Here’s a rundown for you.

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How Do Air Purifiers Work?

February 17th, 2025
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For optimal health, people need food a few times a day. We need water even more often. But the one thing most critical to our well-being is air. We need a fresh helping a few times every minute! So one of the best ways to improve health is by improving your indoor air quality. Air purifiers make a huge difference to air quality and to people’s health. But how do they work? Let’s take a close look. Is it time to seriously consider air purifier installation in Columbia Falls, MT? Let’s go over some options we can help with.

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Our Quick No-Heat Troubleshooting Checklist

February 3rd, 2025
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When you suddenly find yourself without heat in the middle of a Montana winter, you’re likely to feel alarmed, stressed, and frazzled—and, of course, very cold. You might think you should call right away to schedule an emergency heater repair in Kalispell, MT. But is that really necessary? Maybe… but maybe not!

The first thing to do in any emergency is to remind yourself to stay calm. It’s not easy, is it? But it’ll be much easier if you have a plan in place of what to do when such an emergency happens. Here’s our quick troubleshooting checklist for when your heat completely stops working. You might be able to sort it out yourself.

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Prepare Your Home for Heating System Installation

January 20th, 2025
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Hooray! Your appointment is booked to have your heating system replaced. You’ve chosen exactly the type and model you want, with the help of HVAC experts. You know you and your family will be cozy and happy with it for many years to come. But that installation appointment is coming up. Are you ready? Do you know everything you need to know, or do you have questions?

Well, we’re always happy to answer anything our customers want to know. We believe that the more you know, the better performance you can get from your HVAC systems. Let’s arm you with some knowledge! Here’s the scoop on how heating installation works, how long it takes, and what you can do to be as prepared as possible and make the process go quickly.

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7 Benefits of a Whole House Humidifier

January 6th, 2025
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In some parts of the country, high levels of humidity are a problem. Summers are sweltering, and the moisture makes the heat feel even worse. And beyond that, the wet can cause all kinds of problems, like rotting wood structures in homes. But in Montana, we’re not known for having high humidity, especially in the winter.

No, in our area, it’s low humidity that causes more problems. You might find that a humidifier can help you with many of the issues you encounter in the winter. We’ll share 7 benefits of getting a whole house humidifier in Polson, MT installed as part of your home’s HVAC system. Check this out!

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Your Furnace’s Heat Exchanger Keeps You Safe

December 23rd, 2024
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Sometimes, people worry about whether a gas-burning furnace is safe to have in their homes. Well, the answer is that as long as you take good care of the furnace and have it professionally maintained, it can be very safe. That’s because modern furnaces come equipped with a variety of safety mechanisms. Perhaps most important is the heat exchanger. Here’s what you should know.

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Ew, What’s That Smell? Beware Furnace Odors

December 9th, 2024
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How can you tell if your heating system needs repair? There are a variety of things you might notice if you’ve got a furnace problem that should be checked out by a professional. Like any other mechanical system, there might be odd noises. Your heat might not be evenly distributed throughout your home, or it may stop altogether. You might notice rising utility bills because many heating problems cause inefficiency.

But one thing you might not have thought much about is odor. It might be that your first clue to a problem with a heating system is a surprising smell! Today, we’ll explain what odors to keep an eye (or a nose) out for, and which ones mean that furnace repairs are definitely necessary.

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Choosing an Ideal HVAC Contractor

November 25th, 2024
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If you needed healthcare, would you check online forums for people advertising “general health work” and choose the person with the lowest rates, regardless of qualifications? Of course not! And yet that’s exactly what people often do when it comes to their HVAC systems, even though they’re absolutely essential to our safety and wellbeing.

You don’t need to be an HVAC expert to find an HVAC expert. All you need is a little information about what to look for. How can you tell if you’re choosing an ideal HVAC contractor? Here are the things you should keep in mind. Bill’s Superheat is your ideal HVAC contractor in Kalispell, MT.

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Foil Furnace Foes! Maintenance Prevents Repair Needs

November 11th, 2024
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Here in Montana, one of the most important things you can possibly think of is your home’s heating system. You absolutely need to have one. It needs to be a good one. And it must be ready to work properly whenever you need it, all throughout the long, cold winters! Furnace issues, and especially furnace breakdowns, should be avoided by any means necessary.

There’s one really top-notch way to make sure your heat will start up when you need it and keep running all winter with the lowest possible risk of requiring any kind of furnace repair. Annual professional furnace maintenance will prevent heating problems and breakdowns, plus offer many other benefits. Here are the details.

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