Lakeway Heat Pump Repair Services
Heat pumps are fairly complex systems with a lot of working components. Unfortunately, a failure in just one component could compromise the functioning of the entire system. As soon as you notice that something is amiss with your heat pump, it’s best to let our repair technicians know. Continuing to run your system could lead to more extensive damage and a larger repair bill.
There are various indicators that will let you know there’s something wrong with your heat pump, including the following:
- Odd noises
- Weird smells
- Inadequate heating or cooling
- Failure to turn on
- Short-cycling
- Leakage
One of the most common components to cause system inefficiency is refrigerant. This substance is responsible for absorbing heat and moving it indoors or outdoors, depending on the season. When the refrigerant level in your system gets too low, it can lead to insufficient heating or cooling of your home. In most cases, you’ll need to have a professional evaluate where the refrigerant is leaking. Once they repair the spot, they’ll need to recharge the refrigerant level to return your system to normal operation.
Another common problem is a faulty thermostat. If the display screen on your heat pump’s thermostat isn’t working, it could be due to various culprits. Two of the easiest solutions are to replace the batteries in your thermostat or check for a tripped circuit breaker. If these don’t resolve the problem, you’ll need to have one of our HVAC technicians determine if the issue lies in the thermostat’s wiring or in the thermostat itself.
For your heat pump to operate, its internal compressor must function correctly. This unit is responsible for circulating refrigerant throughout the heat pump. If the compressor fails to start up, it could be the result of a couple of different issues. First, check to ensure that the subpanel for your outdoor condenser unit is in the on position and wasn’t shut off. If it’s working, the problem lies with the compressor itself or its starter capacitor. The capacitor is necessary to give a large jolt of energy to the compressor to get it going. When it fails to do its job, the compressor won’t get the power it needs to start.
When you try and switch between heating and cooling modes and notice that your system doesn’t work, it’s a cause for concern. If your system was working fine in its previous mode, then the issue likely lies in the reversing valve. This valve is responsible for switching the flow of refrigerant in your system so it can move heat in the opposite direction.