Warning Signs That Point Towards the Need for Heat Pump Repairs

A heat pump serves to keep your interior home environment comfortable all through the year with effective cooling during hot months strong heating in the cold, freezing months. Nevertheless, a heat pump will only be as efficient as its present condition. Homeowners should pay close attention to the following tell-tale signs that point towards the need for professional heating pump repair services in order to have their heat pumps repaired or serviced and back to work in the shortest time possible.

Tell-tale signs for heat pump repair

1.       Your heat pump blows only cold or warm air and not a combination

A heat pump that is either blowing cold air or hot air alone when it's meant to switch automatically between the two modes is certainly a candidate for professional attention. The likely cause of the problem can be traced back to the thermostat or the condenser coils. Probably, the reversing valve which is tasked with switching the heat pump into either heating or cooling mode has malfunctioned and needs urgent repairs.

2.       Loud, weird sounds stemming from the cabinet

When either or both of your heat pump's outdoor and indoor cabinet start to generate sounds that you hardly typically hear, it's time to call the technicians to check it out. There are some particular noises to pay attention to. A clicking sound is often an indication of a broken down capacitor. A grinding sound signifies trouble inside the motors, and a clanking sound typifies a slack or wobbly blower fan belt.

3.       Icing on top of the coils

When you notice the presence of frost on top of either the outdoor or indoor coil, know that there's a major problem inside the heat pump. Probable causes for this scenario include a low refrigerant level due to a leak or the presence of dirt and debris across the coils. Removing the ice will hardly resolve the problem, as the ice will return once again. The higher the amount of ice, the more it will hinder appropriate heat exchange, consequently making the heat pump lose its conditioning capacity. Professional repairs are needed to resolve the problem.

Don't dillydally on heat pump repairs

Too often, many homeowners overlook a small problem with their heat pumps, such as clicking sounds or patches of frost, and hope the issue will simply disappear with time. On the contrary, heat pumps cannot repair themselves, which means the issue will escalate and spread to other components, ultimately causing more costly repairs. Opt for immediate repairs anytime you detect any of the aforementioned signs.

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