A heat pump that refuses to stop working can present just as much of a threat to your comfort in Memphis, TN, this winter as one that won’t work at all. Under normal circumstances, heat pumps should alternate between working and resting as the temperature in your home rises and falls, and any deviation from that pattern should give cause for concern. Here are three of the most common reasons your heat pump may run constantly:
Refrigerant Leaks
Heat pumps use refrigerant to extract heat from the air in one area and move it to another. If any of this substance should leak out of your system for any reason, the effectiveness of this process will decline. After a severe leak, your heat pump may not keep your home even tolerably warm unless it works all day.
Since refrigerant is toxic, don’t attempt to deal with leaks on your own. Let professionals handle the problem.
Stuck in Cooling Mode
This winter, your heat pump should be in heating mode. However, issues with the reversing valve may leave it stuck in cooling mode, thereby forcing it to work without warming your home. Our service technicians can repair this all-important valve to restore your heat pump’s performance.
Insufficient Size
To truly get the most out of your system, its size must be appropriate for your home. If the system is too small, it may struggle to warm your home during the winter or cool it during the warmer seasons. That struggle may be so severe that the system won’t find any opportunities to pause its operations.
Since a small heat pump won’t be able to bring interior temperatures to your preferred level, your thermostat may never issue the command for the system to stop working. Ultimately, the only solution to this problem is to replace your heat pump with one that’s large enough to meet the rigors your home presents.
If your heat pump won’t stop working, you must ask professionals to intervene and set things right. Call Landmark Heating & Air Conditioning to get the best heating services around Memphis, TN.
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