Running Your Air Conditioning System Properly

W. G. Speeks are experts of Heating and Air Conditioning in Richmond, VA since 1943. We believe that unclean systems can cause hazardous indoor air quality; soiling of grills, walls, and furniture so, contact W.G. Speeks – the best HVAC Repair of Richmond, VA that will maintain a clean and more efficient HVAC system. Products and services of W. G. Speeks include:

• Air conditions
• Heat pumps
• Furnace
• Commercial services
• Boilers
• Indoor air quality
• Duct cleaning

Any queries regarding any HVAC equipment, W. G. Speeks is the solution.

Contact us at:
Address # 10711 Paul brook Drive, Midlothian, VA 23112
Phone number # 804-276-2800

Premium and Quality HVAC Maintenance Services

Everybody wants a luxurious life that includes a Mansion, a Car, an A/C, and other electrical appliances that will make our daily routine easier. But as we know, luxury comes with a bit of maintenance. For maintenance of electrical appliances, we do require a trusted company that provides premium quality service at low cost.

To solve that problem we are W.G.Speeks, Virginia’s most trusted company for Heating and Air Conditioning, Richmond, VA. We are experts in HVAC equipment repair in Richmond since 1943.

What to expect from our maintenance department:

• For healthy air: The HVAC equipment which is unclean can generate foul air which could be harmful to breathing, causing nose, throat and lung problems.
  
  
• Unexpected: Any HVAC equipment is likely to break down if it is not maintained and serviced regularly. Studies show that an average of 68% of all emergency service calls could have been prevented by having the heating/cooling system serviced annually. This could increase the life of your units.
  
• Automated Scheduling: We have your information fit in our computers so that we can keep the record of your equipment’s maintenance. You do not even need to remind us, we will be at your doorstep for regular check-ups.
  
• Savings: Our maintenance and repair services could give you discount up to 20% and also if units are cleaned, it will consume less energy.

Any problems of Heating and Air in Richmond, VA, W.G. Speeks are here to help you.

Heat Pump Iced Up During Winter?

It’s normal for your heat pumps to ice up during the winter months. The entire coil might even be covered in frost or ice during cold weather conditions. However, it’s not normal for the entire unit to be covered in ice for an extended period of time.

Heat pumps will naturally ice-up in the winter, but will periodically go into a defrost cycle to de-ice the coils and keep the unit running efficiently. If the coils are blocked by ice, proper heat transfer between the refrigerant and the outside air cannot occur. This can cause serious damage to your equipment.

The Defrost Cycle Explained

To prevent from icing up, heat pumps switch into air conditioning mode for a while until it unfreezes. This defrost mode only lasts 10-15 minutes, during which time heat strips start up to keep the air warm.

What to check if your unit is freezing up

1. Air filter: If the air filter needs to be replaced, air flow is hindered causing your heat pump not to work properly.
   
2. Air flow: If you don’t feel any air flowing from the vent, the blower motor or another part is malfunctioning. You can test this by setting the thermostat manually to fan and seeing if any blows through the vents.
   
3. Fins: Check the fins for any debris, like dirt or leaves, that might be blocking the air from passing through.
   
4. Leaky gutters: If a gutter is dripping water onto the top of the unit, you will need to repair your gutter. Read More