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Real jobs completed by our team in the Raleigh area
Mario
September 2026
At an apartment community in the 27605 area, one heat pump could not start up or turn on, though it could be turned on manually and something still did not feel right. In a second apartment, the unit was frozen, and the tenants accidentally damaged the coil while trying to chip away the ice.
Mario found that the first apartment's rooftop unit was failing to start properly due to a bad high-pressure switch. After restoring power at the breakers and verifying a call for cool at the thermostat, he confirmed the diagnosis on the rooftop and sent an estimate for the high-pressure switch replacement. In the second apartment, he removed accumulated water from the SS2 safety switch, made a call for cool, and confirmed the rooftop unit was running properly, with no definitive signs of why it froze over (pointing to a possible intermittent issue). His leak search on the damaged coil section found no active signs of a leak, though he noted minimal physical damage that has created a potential weak point which could lead to a future leak.
The second apartment's unit was operating properly at the end of the visit, and the high-pressure switch replacement for the first unit was quoted.
Mario
September 2026
A Raleigh homeowner in the 27603 area reported that the unit trips the breaker and turns back off. She also asked for a quote for a new unit.
Mario performed a diagnostic and confirmed that the compressor was tripping the breaker. He was unable to provide an estimate for the compressor at the time because the supply house was closed. He provided estimates for a 2-ton heat pump system, gathering the necessary information for the air handler located in the crawlspace and the heat pump situated on the right side of the home. All other estimates were to be sent out separately.
Manny, Bernard & Jeorell
August 2026
Manny, Bernard, and Jeorell found a failed indoor blower motor on a wall-mount heat pump system at a multifamily property in the 27607 area, along with a secondary control-side failure where line voltage was present at the motor but it failed to run. The team replaced the blower motor, then acquired a replacement control board from the multifamily maintenance staff on-site and installed it. A fire damper reset part was also provided as part of the repair.
The blower motor started up and ran immediately after installation, and the team verified the system was actively cooling.
Mario
July 2026
Mario found a faulty reversing valve and TXV on a system in the 27616 area. He recovered all the refrigerant, moved equipment to the outdoor unit at the back side of the building, replaced both parts, and brazed in a new filter dryer. Inside, he accessed the indoor unit to confirm the piston size and clean it. He then pressure-tested the system at 200 psi for 20 minutes without any issues, blew it out with nitrogen, pulled a vacuum down to 600 microns, and added the factory charge of 7.5 lbs of R-410A, including the line set.
After power was restored and all operations were checked, the system was confirmed to be cooling properly at the time of service.
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Read articleRaleigh's hot, humid summers with temperatures often reaching 95°F+ put tremendous stress on HVAC systems. Systems must be properly maintained and sized to handle the extended cooling season from May through September.
The city's diverse neighborhoods from downtown high-rises to suburban homes to historic properties each have unique HVAC needs. Our technicians are experienced with all building types and their specific challenges.
Wake County building codes and city permits have specific requirements for HVAC installations and replacements. We handle all permitting to ensure your system meets local compliance standards.
Urban heat island effects in downtown Raleigh can increase cooling demands by 5-10 degrees compared to surrounding areas. This requires careful system sizing and efficient equipment selection.
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Answered by our licensed technicians serving Raleigh.
Yes, heat pumps work excellently in North Carolina's mild winters. Modern heat pumps operate efficiently down to 25-30°F, which covers most Triangle winter days. For the occasional cold snap, heat pumps include auxiliary heating. Many Apex and Cary homeowners use heat pumps as their primary heating and cooling system year-round.
A furnace burns fuel (gas or oil) to generate heat, while a heat pump transfers heat from outside air into your home using electricity. Heat pumps provide both heating and cooling in one system, are more energy-efficient in mild climates, and have lower operating costs. Furnaces heat faster in extreme cold but cost more to run.
Heat pump installation in the Apex area typically ranges from $4,500 to $12,000, depending on system size, efficiency rating (SEER/HSPF), and installation complexity. While the upfront cost is higher than a furnace alone, a heat pump replaces both your furnace and AC. Many homeowners see 30-50% savings on heating costs.
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