Four Common Heat Pump Issues and How We Can Fix Them
You rely on your heat pump to keep your home warm and cozy in the winter and cool in the summer. When it isn’t functioning properly, you’ll be uncomfortable. can help diagnose and fix common issues that keep the heat pump from functioning properly. 1. Heat Pump Isn’t Turning On If your heat pump isn’t starting, it could be one of the following issues. Thermostat Is Wired Incorrectly We’ll check your thermostat to see any alerts and ensure it’s showing the correct setting. If you have an older thermostat, it could be a model that can’t work with heat pumps. If so, we’ll need to replace it for you. If it’s a newer model, we’ll need to check the wiring. No Power Source A significant amount of power is needed to run your heat pump. This could result in a tripped circuit breaker. If it continues to trip often, we’ll look for bigger underlying problems. During the colder months, a frozen blower can trip the circuit breaker. You Need the Starter Capacitor Replaced The starter capacitor sends an electrical charge to the heat pump’s motor. We’ll listen for a clicking sound that indicates a faulty starter capacitor. If this is...
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