{"id":1993,"date":"2023-01-09T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-09T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.touchstoneheatingonline.com\/blog\/?p=1993"},"modified":"2023-01-09T11:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-01-09T16:00:00","slug":"several-common-repairs-your-heat-pump-may-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.touchstoneheatingonline.com\/?p=1993","title":{"rendered":"Several Common Repairs Your Heat Pump May Need"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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It\u2019s always heat pump season. That\u2019s one of the amazing things about these systems: they provide comfort for both hot and cold weather. Right now, with colder winter weather than we\u2019re used to in Florida, you\u2019ll rely on your heat pump to deliver warm air to your house and family. If you\u2019re wondering whether a heat pump is a good fit for Florida\u2019s unique climate, this insightful article about heat pumps in Florida<\/a> can provide clarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if it doesn\u2019t? Although heat pumps are built to rigorous standards, they can still malfunction like any other complicated electronic device. Even with the best maintenance\u2014which can eliminate more than 50% of repair needs\u2014you still may need to call our technicians for heat pump repair in Lake City, FL<\/a> at some point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With that in mind, let\u2019s look at some of the more common repair needs that can crop up for a heat pump.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Replacing the reversing valve<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The reversing valve is one of the essential parts that makes a heat pump different from an air conditioner. This valve controls which direction refrigerant travels as it leaves the compressor, and this controls whether the heat pump operates in cooling or heating mode. If the valve breaks, the heat pump will become stuck in one mode or the other. If you\u2019ve got a heat pump that won\u2019t change modes, then the reversing valve is the prime culprit. The best way to fix the problem is for our technicians to replace the valve.\u00a0To understand more about common issues and what might be causing your heat pump to struggle with heating, explore this guide on heat pumps not doing the heating part of the job<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sealing refrigerant leaks and recharging the heat pump<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Leaking refrigerant is a major trouble that affects heat pumps, and it can often occur after only five years of operation. Losing refrigerant not only jeopardizes the heating and cooling power of a heat pump, it jeopardizes the heat pump itself. A low refrigerant charge will eventually lead to the compressor overheating and possibly requiring replacing the entire heat pump. Our technicians can help avoid this by locating the leaks and sealing them. After that, we have to recharge the heat pump to its factory level of refrigerant so it can work normally again. Learn how to assess your system\u2019s performance with this article on measuring heat pump efficiency<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fixing thermostat connections<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You may find that your heat pump isn\u2019t responsive to anything you do on the thermostat, or perhaps it responds in some ways but not others. This problem could be due to frayed connecting wires from the thermostat to the heat pump. We can rewire the thermostat or even install a new thermostat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Electrical repairs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A heat pump runs on electricity, and failed electrical components can bring the unit to a complete stop. Among the more common electrical repairs a heat pump needs are fixing stuck motor relays, replacing worn motor bearings, replacing burnt-out motors, and fixing issues with the control board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adding a hard start kit<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A heat pump is said to be \u201chard starting\u201d when it takes more energy to power up the compressor motor at the beginning of a cycle. This puts immense strain on the compressor and drains excessive energy. The best way to overcome this is for our technicians to attach a hard start kit to the compressor that supplies the additional power necessary to overcome the resistance of hard starting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Call Touchstone Heating and Air 24\/7 for exceptional customer service! Serving the communities of North Central Florida since 1998.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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