Heat Pump Service

Heat pumps have been around for a while as home heating systems. Until recently, however, they were considered an unusual alternative to more traditional systems like furnaces and boilers. As more and more homeowners look for ways to save money on home operating costs, heat pumps are finally getting the recognition that they deserve. If you are looking for an environmentally friendly and energy efficient home heating solution, then a heat pump might be just the thing for you. Let Ronk Brothers show you why heat pumps are such great heating systems, starting with their construction and operation.

Ronk Brothers Heating and Cooling provide outstanding heat pump services throughout Skagit, Snohomish, Whatcom, Island and San Juan counties.

What is a Heat Pump System?

A heat pump is a non-combustion system. That is, it does not burn any kind of fuel in order to create heat. Instead, the heat pump moves preexisting thermal energy from a space that doesn’t need it to a space that does. By not burning fuel, heat pumps are much cheaper to operate than combustion systems. They also don’t produce combustion byproducts, many of which are toxic to humans and harmful to the environment. These two advantages are by far the best reasons to consider a heat pump system.

Heat Pump Repair – What to Watch Out For

Once you’ve installed your heat pump system, you should be aware of the signs that indicate a problem. Since a heat pump is constructed so differently from a traditional heating system, most of the common symptoms that would indicate a problem with those systems won’t apply here. First, we’ll start with the signs that are shared between system types.

Heat pumps make use of an air handler, just as all forced air systems do. The most common kind of sound to indicate a problem with the air handler is a loud grinding noise. This is a sign that the bearings inside the air handler motor are wearing out. If you notice this sound, call Ronk Brothers Heating and Cooling right away. If not treated quickly, your air handler motor may burn out and need replacing.

Now, problems specific to the heat pump often have to do with leaks in the refrigerant line. The refrigerant is the lifeblood of the heat pump and is what allows it to actually transport heat into and out of the house. A leak in the refrigerant line can deplete the level of refrigerant in the system, eventually causing the system to break down. Common symptoms of a refrigerant leak include a loss of heating or cooling ability, pooling liquid around the heat pump, and/or a gurgling sound during operation. If your heat pump is acting strangely, even if it’s not covered here, contact our technicians to schedule a checkup. Better safe than sorry.

Why You Should Schedule Regular Heat Pump Maintenance

Quick reactions to repair needs are vital to maintaining the health of your heat pump, but they aren’t the only thing you can do. Regular preventive heat pump maintenance is also very important to keep your system operating at peak efficiency. Annual visits will allow your HVAC technician to stop any potential problems before they start, as well as evaluate how well the system is doing as a whole. If you haven’t had your heat pump looked at in over a year, schedule an appointment with Ronk Brothers Heating and Cooling today! Your heat pump will be better off because of it.

The Ronk Brothers Difference

• NATE Certified Technicians: The North American Technician Excellence accreditation represents real world working knowledge of HVACR systems. NATE Certified technicians must pass a knowledge-based test, which validates a technician’s knowledge. Ronk Brothers Heating and Cooling goes the extra mile to meet or exceed the standards set forth by NATE to ensure you receive the highest quality service in the industry.
• York Certified Comfort Expert: Ronk Brothers Heating and Cooling is a York Certified Comfort Expert, which means we are committed to professionalism, reliability and to providing excellent service. Those identified as York Certified Comfort Experts™ have been singled out for delivering the highest standard of HVAC service and care. Ronk Brothers technicians are trained and dedicated to satisfyingly your needs so you can enjoy the best home comfort possible.
• Fast and Timely | 24/7 Emergency Service: When your heating or cooling system stops working we understand it is a major inconvenience. Which is why from the moment you contact us, we provide exceptional customer service that is fast and timely. 24-hour repair is always just a phone call away! Our fleet is fully stocked to get you back up and running quickly.
• Up Front Pricing & Free In-Home Estimates: Some companies will advertise an attractively low price to get their foot in the door, but once they arrive, the price begins to grow with additional fees and services you had not anticipated. Ronk Brothers Heating and Cooling offer all-inclusive, flat-rate pricing for single systems, and we never up-sell our services. We value honesty in our pricing, so if you have a unique home or a home with multiple systems, we offer free in-home estimates to give you a clear-cut picture of the service we are providing.
• BBB Accreditation & 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: Ronk Brothers Heating and Cooling is a BBB accredited business, and we carry their highest rating, A+. We earned this rating by dedicating ourselves to providing excellent customer service. We want you to be happy with the service you receive, so should you ever have a problem, we will not rest until the issue has been resolved.

The difference between Ronk Brothers Heating and Cooling and the other guys is that we have a proven track record, is an accredited member of the Better Business Bureau and has a reputation for quality work. In fact, we stand by our work with a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee on our service. Ronk Brothers have been family-owned for over 50+ years, you can have peace of mind that your services will be performed by the leading HVAC company in Skagit, Snohomish, Whatcom, Island, and San Juan Counties… not by some fly-by-night company.