Heat Pump Repair You Can Rely On
Most Palmetto homes run heat pumps with electric backup heat strips rather than gas furnaces. Our technicians are NATE-certified and carry common parts (reversing valves, defrost boards, contactors, capacitors, sequencers, heat strips) on every truck for one-visit repair.
What's Included
- Reversing valve diagnostics and replacement
- Defrost board and sensor service
- Heat strip and sequencer replacement
- Outdoor coil cleaning and fin repair
- Refrigerant leak detection and repair
Common Symptoms We Diagnose
- Heat pump not cooling or heating
- Outdoor unit running but indoor air not cold
- Ice on outdoor coil
- Warm air on cold mornings (rare in Palmetto but possible)
- Loud humming or grinding from outdoor unit
- Tripped breaker on heat-strip circuit
Heat Pump Repair FAQs
- How often should a heat pump be serviced in Palmetto?
- Twice a year — once in early spring before peak cooling season and once in late fall. Annual maintenance preserves manufacturer warranties and catches refrigerant or coil issues before they cause a summer breakdown.
- Why are heat pumps standard in West Florida?
- Heat pumps cool efficiently and provide enough heat for the rare cold night in Palmetto. Gas furnaces are rare here because winters are mild — electric heat strips paired with a heat pump cover all of the year's heating needs at lower install cost.