What Happens During Professional Heat Pump Repair?
When you call us for repair service for your heat pump, we follow an ironclad repair process to ensure effective and efficient results. It all starts with an evaluation to detect issues, such as major refrigerant leaks, that could endanger those in your home. After our inspection, we’ll perform a thorough diagnostic testing of your system to determine the root cause of the issue you’re experiencing.
Our technicians will always take the time to explain the issue to you. If you decide to go ahead with the repair services, we’ll get to work repairing your unit. We can complete most repairs the same day. Once we repair your heat pump, we’ll perform system testing to ensure it’s operating correctly before we leave.
Our repair process involves the following tasks:
- Safety evaluation
- Thorough diagnostic testing
- Explanation of the issue
- Repair work
- System testing
What Are the Most Common Signs Your Heat Pump Needs Repair?
There are numerous signs that can indicate your heat pump needs repair service. We tell all our customers to call us whenever they experience something out of the norm with their units. Even small issues, like an abnormal smell or an odd noise during operation, can indicate an underlying problem. The sooner we evaluate it, the less damage it’s likely to incur.
Some of the most obvious issues include your unit not turning on, leaking water, short-cycling, and not producing sufficient heat or conditioned air. Some more subtle signs include odd noises, weird smells, and higher-than-normal energy bills. Our technicians can evaluate all problems with your unit, regardless of brand name or model number.
What Problems Commonly Affect Heat Pumps?
Heat pumps operate by absorbing heat from one location and transferring it to another. During the summer, they absorb heat from inside your home and send it outdoors. Conversely, in the winter, they absorb heat from outside and bring it indoors to warm your home. Heat pumps have many different components as they’re complex systems.
Check out these common malfunctioning components.
- Thermostat
- Capacitor
- Compressor pump
- Refrigerant lines
- Blower compartment
- Reversing valve
One of the more common heat pump issues we deal with is low refrigerant. Refrigerant can leak out of your system due to pinhole leaks in the refrigerant line or loose fittings near the coils. When there isn’t enough refrigerant in your heat pump, it won’t be able to absorb enough heat. This can lead to insufficient heating or cooling of your home, depending on the season.
Why Choose Professional Heat-Pump Repair?
Whenever you experience a problem with your heat pump, it’s best to rely on our professional technicians to handle it. Attempting DIY repairs beyond just replacing a filter or putting batteries in the thermostat may cause the manufacturer to deny your warranty repair request. Most manufacturers require that a certified technician diagnose the problem and perform the repairs. Furthermore, our HVAC technicians have the hands-on experience and proper tools to repair your heat pump.