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Miller Plumbing Heating Cooling corrects thousands of air conditioner and heat pump problems each year. One of the most common problems is no cooling and ice that forms and blocks your systems air flow.

Moving the correct amount of air is nessary to heat or cool your home properly. One easy thing to check is your filter. Clogged filters will cause your A/C to freeze up causing excessive condensation or ice to build up on the cooper line kit or indoor coil or outdoor compressor.

The blower fan speed is important and should be set to match the size of your cooling equipment. Low fan speed can cause a low suction pressure and freezing , high or excessive fan speed will use more electricity be noisy and not allow the air to be cold enough to cool properly. 

Duct work that is under sized can cause problems that mirror clogged filters and incorrect fan speeds. Your duct work should be sized to move enough air to accommodate your equipment needs.  

Ducts that bang or pop indicate filter fan speed or sizing problems. Clogged cooling coils will cause freezing, coils can be visually inspected to see if they need serviced.  

Systems that freeze up can also have restricted piston , txv or metering devices. But the number one cause for ice freezing and poor cooling is low refrigerant charge.

leaks some where in the system allow refrigerant to leak out suction pressure below 60 psi will let your system ice up.

Leak testing with nitrogen and recharging with digital charging tools sooner than later will save you aggravation and money.

Miller Plumbing Heating Cooling

3131 Library Rd

Pittsburgh PA 15234

412-848-5353

Miller plumbing Heating and Cooling are experts at servicing and maintaining you air conditioner and heat pump. After the heavy snow, falling ice and gutters that were so prevalent this winter, we recommend to visually inspect the outside unit for physical damage. The cooper pipes coming out of your house and connecting to the air conditioner or heat pump are easily damaged of dented.

Many things effect the efficiency of your system. When Miller Plumbing Heating Cooling comes to your home we check your air filter, thermostat, updating the thermostat will save money and increase comfort if is not a digital thermostat. We check the condensate drains, wiring, duct work, motor and any belts if it is a old style furnace.

The electrical panel is looked at to make sure the breakers are the correct size for the equipment. Incorrect breakers can be a potential safety problem. Outside it is important your air conditioner or heat pump is level. we inspect the condenser coil to make sure it is clean. Dirty coils increase noise amperage draw and lower effective cooling the unit will provide. There should be a electrical disconnect box outside firmly attached to provide for service.

One often overlooked  item is excessive debris inside your unit and heavy vegetation that limits air flow and accessibility around the unit.After the freon charge is checked and a through run test is done along with a amperage draw your system will be ready for hot weather and small issues will not cause big problems later.

Miller Plumbing Heating Cooling

3131 Library Rd

Pittsburgh PA 15234

412-848-3253

www.millerplumbingheatingcooling.com

Miller Plumbing Heating Cooling specializes in add on or (dual fuel) heat pumps. When you are ready to replace your straight air conditioner or furnace there are many more reasons to buy a heat pump instead of a straight air conditioner besides energy savings. Everyone with a builder grade system or a system 15 years or older first off should take advantage of the 30% tax credit that ends this year.

A heat pump can be added to a new or existing furnace. Heat pumps heat your home in the winter and provide a backup source of heat if the gas service goes out or if your furnace needs serviced. This will save your pipes from freezing and you from vacating your home until your furnace is working again. Also because a heat pump will run longer than the shorter cycles of a furnace the temperature in the structure is more even and your filter gets more time to do its job.

If sized properly your furnace should maintain 70 degrees on a zero degree day, in Pittsburgh this happens only 2-5 percent of the heating season which means your furnace is over sized 95-98 percent of the year. Over sized furnaces cause short heating cycles, temperature stratification and the gas furnace hotter air drys out the air and removes humidity that makes your home more comfortable in winter months.

Heat pumps usually last longer than regular A/C units. Most compressors fail the start of each cooling season after sitting all winter. Running the compressor keeps the compressor lubricated. You would not expect your car to sit half the year unused and expect it to run or last longer, dead batteries rusted rotors and other problems would surely be expected.

Having a heat pump www.millerplumbingheatingcooling.com/heatpumps.htm lets you choose your utility of choice. Also your local utility company may provide rebates or lower rates for heat pump customers. Why deny yourself the benefits of change, the more we install heat pumps and get the positive feed back from our many customers the more we try to help other customers benefit.

Miller Plumbing Heating Cooling

3131 Library Rd

Pittsburgh PA 15234

412-848-3253

Checking your air conditioner or heat pump every year is a industry standard for a reason. Many times a small problem left unchecked can cause a major expense. Low refrigerant levels can cause a system to freeze up use large amounts of electricity and cause poor comfort levels.

Checking the filter checking and adjusting the freon charge cleaning the a-coil and condenser coil adjusting fan speeds and making sure new style thermostats are configured properly are just a few of the things that are needed to make your system perform at maximum efficiency.

Miller Plumbing Heating Cooling LLC  Pittsburgh Pa 15234  412-848-3253 www.callmiller.net

Miller Plumbing Heating Cooling specializes in servicing and repairing all brands of cooling systems. We recommend that a complete evaluation of the equipments age, condition and list of problems be discussed to confirm that a repair or replacement is your best option.

On average the useful life of a A/C condensing unit or heat pump is 15 years. New advances in the type of freon and operating efficiency of equipment will help save the environment and save you money with lower electric bills.

We recommend cleaning and checking your cooling system yearly to maximize its efficiency and useful life. Please look at www.callmiller.net for online discount coupons.

Miller Plumbing Heating Cooling LLC  Pittsburgh Pa 15234  412-848-3253  www.callmiller.net