6 Signs You Need Heat Pump Repair

February 12th, 2024
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Heat pumps and mini splits are essential components of modern HVAC systems, providing both heating and cooling capabilities for homes and businesses. Like any mechanical system, heat pumps require regular maintenance and occasional repairs to ensure optimal performance and efficiency. 

In this blog post, we’ll explore some common problems that can arise with heat pumps and mini splits, along with the warning signs that indicate heat pump repair in Red Lion, PA may be needed.

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What to Know About Maintaining Your Main Water Line

January 15th, 2024

As a homeowner, there are steps that you can take to help maintain the water line that leads into and away from your home. Small steps can add up quickly to have a big impact – either positive or negative – on the plumbing lines in and around your home.

You can keep reading to learn more about some of the positive changes you can make to help care for your main water line and lessen the chances of needing repairs. Of course, when you do need to schedule service for main waterline repair in Dover, PA, you can give our team a call to schedule an appointment. Even if you don’t know what’s wrong with your main waterline, our team can troubleshoot and figure it out so that we can fix the problem.

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Is a Heat Pump Good for Pennsylvania?

January 1st, 2024

If it is time to replace your HVAC system, you may be considering a heat pump. While these units are great because they offer heating and cooling all within one system, there are some considerations you want to make. For example, you want to make sure that you install a cold-weather heat pump. This is because a standard heat pump may not be able to stand up to keeping your home warm on the coldest days of winter.

Just give our team a call to schedule heat pump services in York, PA. We can review your options, answer all your questions and help you select a new heat pump system for your home. You can also keep reading to learn more about why you want to choose a cold-weather heat pump for your Pennsylvania home.

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4 Signs Your Home Needs Repiping Services

December 18th, 2023

Some plumbing problems are relatively minor, while others are a really big deal. If you’re having persistent plumbing problems across your entire home and your plumbing system is older, it may be time to schedule a service for repiping.

Our team is the repiping specialists in Red Lion, PA. You can give us a call to complete an assessment of your home’s plumbing system and we’ll let you know if any or all of it needs to be repiped. You can also keep reading to learn more about the signs that it may be time to schedule an appointment for repiping.

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How to Know There’s a Gas Leak in Your Home

December 4th, 2023

Having gas service at your home is extremely beneficial. However, gas lines do come with risks, and one of those risks is a gas leak. The problem with gas leaks is that they are often colorless and odorless, making them difficult to identify.

When you do suspect that you have a gas leak, you need to schedule service with a gas line plumber in Dover, PA right away. You can keep reading to learn more about some signs that can indicate you have a gas leak. We’re also highlighting some key safety tips that can help keep your family protected from a gas leak now and into the future.

Bad Odors

One of the easiest ways to identify a gas leak is by paying attention to unusual odors coming from your furnace. While gas does not usually have any smell, some gas service providers will add an odor that smells similar to rotten eggs in an effort to make it easier to identify gas leaks. 

It’s also possible that exhaust air mixing in with the clean air in your home can indicate a gas leak. If something is wrong with your furnace and allowing exhaust air into your home instead of outside, there’s a good chance you also have a gas leak somewhere.

Houseplants Dying

If you have house plants that are wilting or dying without any explainable reason, it may be a gas leak. You may be tempted to shrug it off as watering your plant too much or too little, but it is important to consider the alternative. 

Hissing or Bubbling Sounds

A gas leak may result in either hissing or bubbling sounds as the gas escapes the line. The sound depends on the size of the hole and the amount of pressure that the gas is under. High pressure may result in a hissing sound, while lower pressure may result in a bubbling sound.

Gas Usage

You also want to pay attention to your monthly gas bill to watch for signs of a leak. If you notice your gas usage steadily creeping up or you notice a large jump in usage at one time, this could be because of a gas leak. Of course, if you have gas appliances that you only run during the winter like a furnace, that could be one reason to see an increase in gas usage. 

If you have concerns about a potential gas leak, give our team a call to schedule service. We can check your gas lines in the rest of your furnace to make sure that everything is secure with no obvious issues. If something is wrong, we can fix the problem and prevent it from happening again.

Contact Regal Plumbing, Heating and A/C to schedule an appointment for gas line services. Committed to Service, Committed to You, Since 1974.

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4 Silent Signs You Need Furnace Repair

November 20th, 2023
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Sounds coming from your furnace are usually a pretty big indication that something is wrong. But when you take sounds out of the equation, there are other quieter signs you can pay attention to that indicate furnace problems, too.

Noticing any of the four concerns listed below means that you need to give our team a call for furnace repair in York, PA. You can keep reading to learn more about some of the less obvious signs that your furnace may be experiencing issues that require repairs. Staying ahead of these issues is the best way to prevent furnace breakdowns this season.

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Problems With Your Thermostat or Reversing Valve?

November 6th, 2023

Heat pump problems can be confusing. Is your reversing valve stuck or is something else going wrong? We find that many times the thermostat is actually a problem when heat pumps won’t turn on or switch modes. Either way, you need to schedule an appointment for heat pump repair in York, PA.

Our team can troubleshoot to see what exactly is wrong. While we’re at your home we can also give your heat pump and thermostat a thorough inspection to ensure we fix any other problems while we’re there. Keep reading to learn more about when your thermostat may be the problem versus when your heat pump reversing valve has something wrong. 

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What’s a Good AFUE Rating for a Furnace? 

October 23rd, 2023

All heaters come with an AFUE rating, which is short for Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency. It’s a way to measure how much energy a heater requires for heating your home. Many people compare it to a miles per gallon estimate on cars. There is some wiggle room within the rating for energy use, but it gives you a general idea of how efficient a heater is. 

The higher the AFUE rating, the less energy required to heat your home. If it’s time for you to schedule an appointment for furnace replacement in Red Lion, PA our team can help. We can review the different types of heaters you can choose from as well as review the benefits of choosing a system with a higher AFUE rating. Keep reading to learn more about AFUE ratings for furnaces, what they mean, and why a high-efficiency furnace is a smart choice for your home. 

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Should I Get a Heat Pump or a Furnace?

October 9th, 2023

If you are ready to invest in a new heating system for your home, you may be wondering what option is best for your family. Heat pumps and furnaces are both popular choices for various reasons. Neither system is significantly better than the other. Instead, it really depends on your individual needs.

You can keep reading to learn more about your options for heating installation in Dover, PA. Then give our team a call to schedule your in-home assessment. We can help review your options and make a recommendation based on your unique needs.

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Duct Cleaning: Do I Really Need It?

September 25th, 2023

Duct cleaning is a service that might seem optional. And honestly, it is. You have a choice in whether or not you schedule a duct cleaning for your home every 3-5 years or not. However, skipping out on this HVAC service can negatively affect your air conditioner, heater, and even your home and family. 

If it’s been a while since you scheduled a duct cleaning in York, PA, we encourage you to schedule one now ahead of the winter season. You can keep reading to learn more about why duct cleaning is so important for your home and family.

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