Mike Smith Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC Blog: Archive for the ‘Heat Pumps’ Category

Ductless Mini Splits Aren’t Just for AC!

Monday, February 24th, 2025
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In Louisiana, we don’t just love our AC. We require it for most of the year! Air conditioning is a necessity and not a luxury. However, during a few months in the winter, heating is a necessity as well. Does that mean we need both an air conditioner and a furnace? And what about our poor old ducts, doing such a big job for so many years?

The simplest solution to all these concerns is a ductless mini split with a heat pump. It can provide everything you need, all year round, and do so more efficiently than anything you’ve ever experienced. Mini splits aren’t just for air conditioning, and a ductless heat pump system has amazing benefits when you use it for heating. Here are the details.

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Mini Splits vs. Centralized Heat Pumps: A Comparison

Monday, January 27th, 2025
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Here in Louisiana, a heat pump might just be the best investment you ever make. Imagine only having one system that provides all the heating and cooling you need, no matter the season. And not only that—it’s the most efficient way to heat your home that has been invented, so every month that you need your heat on, you’ll be saving money on your utility bills.

But simply deciding that a heat pump is the way to go is not the only choice you have to make. The two main types of heat pump system are centralized, like a traditional central AC unit, and mini splits, also known as ductless systems. What are the pros and cons of ductless mini splits versus centralized heat pumps? Let’s take a close look and compare.

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How Many Mini Splits Does Your Home Need?

Monday, January 13th, 2025
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In Louisiana, chances are, the only heat you could ever need for your home can be provided by a heat pump. And because of the efficiency and ease of installation, a mini split or ductless system for your heat pump is the perfect choice. With proper system sizing and air handler layout, you can be perfectly comfortable all year, whether it’s 35 degrees outside or 105.

If you do have this type of system and you find you’re not totally satisfied with it, what could be wrong? Is it broken, and in need of repair? Well, it could just be that your system doesn’t fit your home. Let’s discuss how many mini splits a home needs, and how an HVAC technician can help resolve your concerns.

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Are Heat Pump Repairs Different from AC Repairs?

Monday, December 2nd, 2024
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Heat pumps are a fantastic all-around heating and cooling solution for our climate. But for a lot of people, they’re a new option. If you’ve just gotten one, or are considering it, there might be some things you don’t know. If you’ve got questions, we’ve got answers for you. 

Heat pumps don’t have the same sort of components as furnaces. In fact, even though you can use them to heat your home, they’re almost identical to air conditioners in most ways. Does that mean they have the same needs, or can encounter the same problems? Mostly! But some of the maintenance or repairs that heat pumps require can be different from what air conditioners need. Here are the details.

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4 Signs Your Heat Pump Needs Repair

Monday, June 17th, 2024
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If your heat pump is struggling with a problem, it needs repair right away. If you put off getting the repairs your heat pump needs, you’ll end up with bigger problems: poorer performance, higher electric bills, more serious repair needs, and more. So you have to spot the signs that your heat pump is in trouble right away. What are the signs of a heat pump in need of repair? Read on to find out.

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What’s the Difference Between an Air Conditioner and a Heat Pump?

Monday, June 3rd, 2024
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If you don’t have a lot of experience with heat pumps, but you know they’re often recommended as a replacement for air conditioners, you might have some questions. How exactly does a heat pump work? What makes it different from an air conditioner? Is a heat pump a better choice? We’ll explain everything.

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Now Is the Perfect Time for a Heat Pump

Monday, December 4th, 2023
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In our area, heat pumps spend a lot of their time providing cooling. After all, they make fantastic replacements for traditional air conditioners, and for so much of the year, that’s exactly what we need in Louisiana. Many people purchase heat pumps in the spring and early summer specifically for that reason.

But we’d like you to consider something else. There’s no better time to get a heat pump than right now, at the end of the year. Why? Here are two very persuasive reasons.

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Why a Rumbling Furnace Is So Bad

Monday, October 23rd, 2023
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Your furnace can’t simply ask you for help when it’s not doing well. But if you pay attention, it will give you some signs that it’s having trouble. One of the easiest signs to notice is when your furnace makes an unusual noise.

There are a variety of sounds that can indicate a problem. If you’re hearing a rumble from your furnace, this is a particularly important one to have checked out. Here’s what might be going on.

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