Arab Sheet Metal services ducted heat pump systems and ductless mini-splits for residential homeowners in Arab, Alabama. We diagnose and repair what is wrong, or install a new system when replacement makes sense.
A heat pump is a single system that both heats and cools. Instead of generating heat by burning fuel, it moves heat, extracting it from outdoor air in winter and removing it from indoor air in summer.
Modern heat pumps are effective in North Alabama winters. A reversing valve allows the refrigerant circuit to run in either direction, which is what makes heating and cooling possible with one unit.
If your heat pump is running but not maintaining temperature in either heating or cooling mode, it may have a refrigerant issue, a failing compressor, or a reversing valve problem.
Brief periods of cool air during defrost mode are normal. Persistently cold air in heating mode points to a system problem that needs diagnosis.
Grinding, squealing, or rattling in the outdoor or indoor unit can indicate worn components. Catching these early is less expensive than waiting for a full failure.
Light frost on the outdoor unit in winter is normal. The system defrosts periodically. Heavy or persistent ice accumulation is not normal and indicates a problem.
Frequent starts and stops without completing a cycle put extra wear on the system and reduce efficiency. This is worth diagnosing early.
A heat pump working harder than it should costs more to operate. A maintenance visit can restore efficiency and lower operating costs.
Ductless mini-split systems are a good solution for spaces that are difficult to condition with a central system. Unlike central systems, they require no ductwork. The outdoor unit connects directly to wall-mounted indoor units.
Common applications include home additions, converted garages, bonus rooms, and spaces that run significantly warmer or cooler than the rest of the house. We can evaluate whether a mini-split makes sense for your situation.
We inspect both the indoor and outdoor units, check refrigerant levels, and assess the electrical components and reversing valve.
We test the system in both heating and cooling mode to identify exactly where the problem is occurring.
We explain what we found and what the repair will involve before doing any work.
We complete the repair or, if replacement makes more sense, explain the options and give you time to decide.
Call Arab Sheet Metal during business hours or submit a service request online.
