Heat pumps come highly recommended as energy-efficient home heating and cooling systems when set up by certified HVAC service technicians. Proper maintenance is also required to get the most from your heat pump over the years. Issues with heat pumps can occur, so let's define what heat pumps are, and discuss the usual types of issues you can expect during their life span.

What is a Heat Pump and What Does it Do?

Understanding some of the typical heat pump troubles and how they may be repaired helps with comprehending how these components function. They're quite simple and basic, usually composed of two parts which are the condenser unit outside of the home, and an interior system that vents warm or cold air into the residence.

A heat pump acts as both a heating and cooling system, and it is relatively easy to fix. In warmer months, you can set it up for air cooling and the reversing valve will pump cooled air right into your residence, while in the colder months, you can set the device to air heating. This works the same as the HVAC part of the procedure, yet as opposed to getting rid of warm air from inside the home, the pump reverses to press the cooling agent which warms the cooling agent and enables the pump to blow the appropriate temperature of the air over the cooling agent coils and also into the house.

Typical Heatpump Issues

When it comes to heat pump issues, there are a few usual themes. A few of these include:

• The pump not supplying sufficient heat. When a heat pump isn't heating enough, it's time to call a specialist immediately because the issue might become worse over time or it might get even more damaged straight away.
• Problems when it comes to switching right into the heating mode. Heat pumps are made to change between cooling and heating, and if your heat pump doesn't switch over from one mode to the other, then it's probably time you get repair services.
• Strange sounds can signify trouble, so if you happen to hear banging or hissing noises, you need to get your system analyzed by a pro.

Typical Ways to Fix a Heatpump

Repair work heavily depends on what has failed with the heat pump, there are common issues in heat pumps, so there are some common repairs that are quick and easy when done by a certified technician..

• When the pump isn't supplying enough warmth, it might be that there are leaking refrigerant lines that need to be fixed. This is also a likely repair if the device is producing unusual hissing noises.
• Banging noises can symbolize that the compressor needs to be repaired or replaced, or that a follower needs to be changed.
• When the heat pump won't switch between heating & cooling, the most common reasons are either a malfunctioning thermostat or a malfunctioning rotating shutoff, and both these problems can be remedied by changing these specific components.

Whether you're experiencing problems with your heat pump system, or you're considering having this system set up, don't waste any more time, get in touch with Best Owner Direct HVAC. We can help you minimize repair work and we also assist with brand-new installments. Our service technicians have the professional know-how to handle your concerns quickly and efficiently.