Bill's Superheat, Inc. Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Kalispell’

Heat Pump Stuck in Heating Mode? Here’s Why

Monday, March 17th, 2025

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?

Monday, 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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Our Quick No-Heat Troubleshooting Checklist

Monday, 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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Choosing an Ideal HVAC Contractor

Monday, November 25th, 2024

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

Monday, 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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Get Ready for Your Air Conditioning Replacement

Monday, August 19th, 2024

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Getting a new AC system is an absolute relief. The new air conditioner will work so well! It will be more efficient than your old system! And new air conditioners so rarely need repairs or have problems—what a joy that will be. But before you can simply kick back and let that cold air wash over you, you need to have the old air conditioner taken out and the new one installed.

Air conditioning replacement is old hat to us. We do it all the time! But it’s not something that happens every day in the average homeowner’s life. So you’d probably like to know more about what to expect. What can you do to get ready for your air conditioning replacement appointment? We’ve got great tips that will help it go quickly and smoothly.

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AC Noises You Don’t Want to Hear

Monday, August 5th, 2024

With many types of machinery and appliances, the owner and operator is not usually an expert at maintenance and repair. But you don’t have to be, as long as you can tell when you need to get expert help. If your car starts making a strange noise, you take it to the mechanic. The same is true of air conditioners. Odd sounds are signs that you need air conditioning repair in Kalispell, MT.

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What’s the Difference Between Ducted & Ductless Heat Pumps?

Monday, June 10th, 2024

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Whether you’re looking into a new system for your home’s climate control or you’re trying to determine what sort of upkeep, maintenance, or repair your existing system needs, it’s understandable if you have some questions. If you have a heat pump, or are getting one, this might be your first time dealing with this type of HVAC system. Could a ductless mini split in Kalispell, MT be best for you?

What do you need to know about heat pumps in general? And what about how the cooled or heated air is distributed? Some heat pumps are connected to a home’s ductwork. Some are not! What are the key differences between ducted and ductless heat pumps? Is one better than the other? What maintenance do they need? We’ll tell you everything.

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What Are Cold Climate Heat Pumps?

Monday, May 27th, 2024

Spring is the perfect time of year to evaluate your HVAC system. How are the various parts doing? Do you need to schedule maintenance or repairs? Or is it possible that it’s time to consider replacing your air conditioner or your furnace? There are some major advances that have taken place in recent years, and you could have better performance and higher efficiency with a new system.

What kind of new system? You could replace both your air conditioner and your furnace with a heat pump. No, heat pump technology isn’t new. But there have been some big changes to how—and how well—a heat pump can work in places with colder winters, as well as to the technology in general. Cold climate heat pumps are an excellent option for our area. We’ll tell you all about them.

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Keeping Your Cool: Why April and May is a Great Time for AC Maintenance

Monday, April 15th, 2024

As spring blooms and temperatures begin their climb towards summer highs, it’s easy to overlook the health of your home’s air conditioning system. However, neglecting your AC unit can lead to unpleasant surprises when the heat becomes unbearable. That is why April and May is the perfect time in Kalispell, MT to prioritize AC maintenance.

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