Your heat pump does a lot of heavy lifting to keep you and your family warm throughout the winter. It’s a complicated, mechanical device with many moving parts, so it’s not surprising that it will occasionally need professional maintenance or repair services to operate properly.
Unlike a furnace, which burns fuel to create fire and heat, a heat pump uses an outdoor unit with aluminum coils to absorb and transfer heat from the air outside, then uses that heat to warm your home. It connects to ductwork inside your Goshen, NY home that blows heated or cooled air through vents placed around the house. It requires a reversing valve and defrost cycle timer switch to switch from heating to cooling mode. If the reversing valve or the timer switch aren’t functioning correctly, your heat pump may only blow cold air instead of warming it up.
A heat pump that won’t switch into heating mode could be due to an electrical problem. It should have a circuit breaker and fuses to protect against an overload or ignition problem. If these fail, you’ll need a technician to troubleshoot the unit and determine what caused it to shut off.
Another common problem is a clogged or dirty air filter, a blocked outdoor unit, or a thermostat that doesn’t work properly. Dirty air filters impede the flow of warm and cool air, so check your filters regularly. If the outdoor unit is blocked by debris, it’s probably time to call for a heat pump cleaning or maintenance visit. A thermostat that won’t respond to commands will prevent your heat pump from regulating the temperature of your Goshen, NY home. If it’s not responding to the “on” setting, it may be a simple matter of replacing the batteries in your programmable thermostat. If it’s a more serious problem, a technician can inspect the thermostat and make the necessary changes.
Some heat pump repair issues require immediate attention, like a leak that exposes your family to poisonous carbon monoxide. In these cases, it’s important to call an emergency service right away. Other issues can wait for a routine maintenance visit.
If you’re considering a heat pump repair service, contact the experts at Jones Services to schedule an appointment. Our experienced technicians can diagnose your heat pump problems and provide you with an upfront price quote. Trying to fix a heat pump without professional help can lead to expensive damage and injury.Heat pump repair services