A heat pump works as a heater in the winter and an air conditioner in the summer. Sometimes, your heat pump may get stuck in cooling mode. Consider these possible problems when your heat pump in Mountain City, GA, is stuck in cooling mode:
There’s a Refrigerant Leak
Heat pumps come with enough refrigerant to last a lifetime of use. Under normal circumstances, you won’t need to hire a professional to recharge the refrigerant in your heat pump. If there’s a problem, though, the refrigerant line may leak and need repairs.
Any amount of leaking refrigerant could reduce the efficiency of your heat pump. A qualified service technician can seal any leaks and refill the refrigerant after cleaning the leaked fluid off the heat pump components.
The Thermometer Malfunctions
A thermometer malfunction could result in different readings, or it could be a parts problem that keeps the device from sending the correct information. Your heat pump could run cooling cycles when you want to turn on heating mode if the thermometer problem causes an override. Check the temperatures in different rooms with a separate instrument or evaluate the situation using a smart home system to find out more.
The Reversing Valve Breaks
Your heat pump relies on the reversing valve to move refrigerant in the opposite direction inside the refrigerant line. A broken valve can mean the appliance won’t heat your house as expected. A qualified service technician can fix this problem in a day.
Schedule heat pump repairs right away if your system isn’t heating your house effectively and efficiently. Contact the experienced team at Radlee Heating and Cooling for help keeping your heat pump functional with our on-call or membership-based services. We’ll ensure you stay warm and comfortable all winter without overpaying for heating.
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