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Your HVAC heat pump provides heat for your home during the winter. Like all HVAC components, your heat pump needs maintenance sometimes. Read on to learn about some common heat pump problems and how to troubleshoot them.
The most common reasons that your heat pump might not blow warm air include a possible low refrigerant charge, a blocked outdoor unit, or a dirty air filter.
A low refrigerant charge means that the heat pump needs a refill or top-off of refrigerant; without enough refrigerant, it cannot transfer heat effectively. While in warm seasons your heat pump uses the refrigerant to transfer heat from inside your home to outside, in colder weather, it transfers heat from outside to inside to warm your home. If your heat pump has a low refrigerant charge, it won’t be able to transfer enough heat into your home to warm the air. To solve this problem, call an experienced HVAC heat pump technician to check your refrigerant charge and to repair any refrigerant leaks that might be the cause.
If it is not a low refrigerant charge causing your problem, you should investigate outside your home. A blocked outside unit might be why your heat pump isn’t working efficiently enough to heat your home. The outside unit must absorb heat from the outside air using refrigerant, and then send the warm refrigerant to the inside unit so your inside air can be heated. But if the outside unit doesn’t absorb enough heat due to an accumulation of dirt, leaves/grass, or any other debris, your heat pump will not be able to do its job. If this is the issue you’re facing, the fix is simply to clear away whatever you find that is obstructing the airflow around the unit. Further, you should check the condenser coil and clean it by gently spraying any dirt off the coil with clean water. If your outside unit and/or condenser coil seem to need more than just a quick tidy-up, call a qualified HVAC technician to thoroughly clear around and clean the unit and coil.
A dirty air filter is another thing that might be keeping your heat pump from functioning appropriately to heat your home. When your air filter gets dirty, it starts blocking airflow; too much dust and dirt buildup will cause a decrease in the amount of warm air coming from your air vents. This issue can be addressed by making sure to check and change the filter according to a consistent maintenance schedule. A professional HVAC technician with heat pump experience can inspect and replace your air filter for you during scheduled maintenance.
If you are having trouble with your heat pump, feel free to call The Coolest, based in Austin, Texas, to help you determine what the problem is and how to address it. The team of experienced HVAC specialists at The Coolest is ready to provide professional advice and customized recommendations. Contact The Coolest today to troubleshoot your heat pump issues and to discuss any other HVAC needs you have.
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