GRIFFIN HEATING & AIR SERVICE

01/29/2026

This heat pump is just south of Fuquay. They called me during the ice storm with little heating. . I told them to turn it to emergency heat. Turns out it was encased in ice from the freezing rain and the defrost control could not overcome it and.melt it off fast enough.
If you hear this noise and see a large buildup of ice turn the system to emergency heat on the thermostat. This will turn off the outdoor unit and switch over to backup electric heat.

01/23/2026

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With temps just above freezing and steady rain you will most likely see a buildup of ice on a heat pump. This is normal for the system. It may need to go through several defrost cycles to get back to normal. If it builds up enough that the fan blade is hitting the ice, go ahead and turn the system to emergency heat until it melts on its own enough to clear the blade. Call us if it stays frozen over 24 hours after the freezing rain stops, this could mean it has a issue.

12/14/2025

Going to try to get ahead of this cold temp questions.
* Your heat pump is going to run ALOT tonight.
* Yes the electric heat (Aux) Auxiliary light indicator is most likely going to be showing on your thermostat. This is normal when the temps get in the teens or below.
* Your going to see and hear the outdoor unit going through defrost outside. Its going have frost/ice on the coil at times. You will see steam exit the top. And the outdoor fan will be off during the defrost cycle. This is normal.

Note.. If the system is 3+ degrees below set point on the thermostat you may have a issue.

Call or text Griffin Heating and Air at 919-796-3134.

11/11/2025

Hello everyone,
I have started to notice that HVAC manufacturers are having a significant delay in getting needed replacement parts for late model heating systems.
Im seeing this across all brands. Delays range from 2 days to weeks and some parts are taking months to get from manufacturing delays.
For winter I suggest to everyone that you need to have a backup heater (I suggest several), 1 for the bedroom , 1 for living room and 1 in the kitchen. **Do not plug them into drop cords as some cords cannot handle the amperage and can melt and start a fire.** So plug them directly into a wall. The "radiator" style electric heaters actually do a great job warming rooms.

07/18/2025

That feeling when the cool air comes back on after Griffin Heating and Air gets it repaired.

01/18/2025

Hello everyone.
For 2025 Griffin Heating and Air Service will be offering Monday-Friday service only. (Sorry, No weekends or late night after hours). This change is being implemented so I can have needed quality family time.
I have suggestions to get you by if your system is down..
1st. For winter I suggest to everyone that you need to have a backup heater (I suggest several), 1 for the bedroom , 1 for living room and 1 in the kitchen. **Do not plug them into drop cords as some cords cannot handle the amperage and can melt and start a fire.** So plug them directly into a wall. The "radiator" style electric heaters actually do a great job warming rooms.
2nd. For summer I suggest have a windows unit or 2+. (I have 2 for my home for emergencies, a 5000 btu and a 6000 btu) This is also a good thing to have if we have a power outage from a major storm or hurricane as these can be run on a generator. A 5000 btu will generally cool a bedroom, a 6000 will cool a living room, a 8000 will cool a living room and dining room. A 10000 will cool living room dining room and kitchen. (Basically 1/2 of a 1 story home). A 12000btu which is pretty much the largest 110v a/c will almost max out the amperage on a plug but will do a good job cooling most of your general living area.
Another option is a roll around portable air unit that has a duct that fits at the bottom of a windows. It cost a bit more but Its easier to set up vs a window unit. These can be sourced used at fall yard sales or marketplace in good condition for very little $$.
Thank you and please be prepared.

Electric heaters

07/20/2023

This is a drain line to a air handling unit. It is stopped up with sediment which shut down the AC system. Majority of Sediment come from not changing your filters. This is why we suggest you check your wall return grill filters every 30 days.

07/20/2023

It's hot today.... Good luck everyone. 😁

07/20/2023

Please don't let kids play/jump on top of air conditioning units. It's very dangerous to the kids and the units.

07/17/2023

08/18/2022

The Wake County Animal Center will waive adoption fees for all animals for one day.

07/08/2022

Griffin Heating and Air will be closed for a short vacation until Sunday July 10th.