You own a heat pump in Oakville, MO, and you know that parts sometimes wear out. Even with regular maintenance, this can happen and lead to the occasional heat pump repair appointment. But the good thing is that heat pumps usually let their owners know something is wrong, such as with noises and odors. A continual rattling noise means loose parts, a hissing noise can point to a refrigerant leak, and so on. A musty odor may tell you that water is in the air handler, most likely because of a clogged condensate drain line.
Above all, you know something is up when the system shuts down before reaching your set point; the experts call this short cycling. Or it may technically reach the set point but do it too fast for the results to be even from room to room. Another issue you may encounter is the abnormally long cycle. The unit may run, the air may be lukewarm, and the air pressure may be surprisingly low. You could also tell that the system is malfunctioning if the indoor air gets dirtier or humid.
Oakville Heat Pump Repair Basics
An air handler, compressor, and refrigerant line compose a heat pump, whether it’s ducted or ductless. Put simply, heat pumps work by transferring heat from inside to outside for cooling and vice versa for heating. If you’re experiencing a lack of warm or hot air, the trouble could lie in any three of these components. Inside the air handler and compressor, of course, there are numerous parts that can go bad, such as the motor, fans, and coils.
The condenser coil in the compressor and the evaporator coil in the air handler can get dirty very quickly unless you get routine maintenance. This dirt and grime build-up can make the whole system overheat, resulting in short cycling. As for the fans, these can get unbalanced and cause an annoying banging noise during operation. The longer you ignore it, the more worn-out these parts become.
Heat pumps can also suffer from the following:
- Malfunctioning control board
- Bad valves, especially reversing valves
- Leaks in the refrigerant line or the ducts
- Issues with the thermostat
Regarding cost, some parts are costly to replace, especially the coils and the motor. Some owners of older systems opt for a complete heat pump replacement by that point, especially if past repairs have had little positive effect.
Repairing All Heat Pump Brands
Whatever the make or model of your system, you can depend on Bone Heating & Cooling to fix it. Opening in 1978, our family-owned and -operated HVAC company continues to deliver the high-quality work of NATE-certified technicians. We have BBB accreditation and a perfect A+ rating. We’re also a proud member of the Home Builders Association of St. Louis.
