When you need heat pump repair in Florissant and St. Charles, Missouri, trust the experts at B&B Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical.
Your heat pump works hard to keep your house comfortable.
Unlike air conditioners, the outdoor unit on heat pumps doesn’t get time off when the temperatures drop.
Instead, your heat pump works all year to keep your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer. That constant effort can lead to the need for repairs.
If that time does occur, B&B Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical is happy to help. We can work on most any heat pump. We work hard to make your home comfy again as soon as possible.
Customer satisfaction, efficiency and safety are our top priorities. We’re happy to prove it when you trust us with your home comfort. Call us now to schedule an appointment.
Five Signals Your Heat Pump Needs to Be Serviced
Now that you have heard some of the basic causes of heat pump damage, it might be good to hear how those problems make themselves known. Here are some prevalent signs something is not right with your heat pump.
1. Heat Pump Covered in Ice
During the winter, it’s possible that your outdoor unit will have a little ice buildup. When this happens, your unit should move into a defrost cycle and reverse the refrigerant to melt the ice. If your whole unit is covered in ice and won’t defrost, you have a problem that needs professional service.
2. Heat Pump is Short Cycling
By short cycling, we mean that your heat pump starts and stops before it’s had a chance to bring your home to your desired temperature. This is a sign that your heat pump is the incorrect size for your home. And if it isn’t taken care of, it could wear your heat pump down.
3. Energy Bills are Increasing
Your heat pump is one of the most efficient HVAC solutions available—especially if you take care of it. If you’re doing everything you can to take care of it and are still seeing your energy costs climb, it’s time to call in a professional.
4. Heat Pump Is Noisy
Your heat pump isn’t going to be totally silent, but it also shouldn’t be unusually noisy. If you’re hearing new sounds from your system—especially any that sound incorrect—you may want to have a professional inspect it.
5. Heating or Cooling Appears Weaker
Reduced home comfort is likely the most obvious—and annoying—sign you may need a repair. If you’ve tried changing your setting and nothing seems to work, B&B Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical can help.
Common Reasons for Heat Pump Problems
There are quite a few things that can cause problems for your heat pump. Here are some of the most experienced issues.
- Absence of maintenance. Like you, your heat pump needs to be taken care of to stay in good shape. You have an annual checkup. Your heat pump has annual maintenance. You should bring in an HVAC expert twice a year to help your system stay on track. Without maintenance, you’re putting your system at risk for a breakdown.
- Clogged filter. One of the easiest ways to keep your heat pump on track is to regularly check and switch out your air filter. If you let it go, your system has to work harder to keep your home comfortable. Working overtime like that can lead to damage, and later, a repair.
- Component failure. Your heat pump is made of a variety of parts—both moving and stationary. They’re all critical to heating and cooling your home efficiently. When one stops working, it can make it challenging—or impossible—for your system to carry on without a repair.
- Thermostat problems. Your thermostat is a sensitive instrument. Any problem with it could make your family less comfortable.
Should I Repair or Replace My Heat Pump?
When your heat pump fails, it seems only natural to call for a repair. But sometimes, a repair isn’t worth the money. In those times, a replacement is a better choice. Here are some factors that can help you see if a repair is a better option:
- Your heat pump is less than 10 years old. If your heat pump is still relatively young, a repair likely makes sense. It still has a lot of life left in it. However, if your heat pump is aging, a replacement might make more financial sense.
- You haven’t repaired your heat pump many times. If a repair on your system is a relatively rare occurrence, you may want to go ahead with the repair. If you feel like you’ve been repairing your unit regularly, it might be time to consider a replacement.
- The repair you need is inexpensive. If a technician can take care of your issue easily and the price is relatively low, a repair is presumably your best choice. But if your repair will set you back quite a bit—like replacing your heat pump’s compressor—it’s likely better to put that money into a new heat pump that will serve you for a lot longer.
What’s the Next Step Toward a New Heat Pump?
A B&B Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical technician can walk you through all your choices and help you decide if repair or replacement makes more sense for your system. No matter what you need, we’re here to help. Give us a call or request an appointment with us online.