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Are You Having Any of These Heat Pump Issues?

As summer draws nearer and you start to rely on your heat pump cooling system more often, the wear and tear on the system is going to increase. The more wear and tear there is, the more likely it will be that your heat pump will develop problems, particularly since it is an appliance you use year-round.

In order to keep your heat pump in the best condition, it’s important to be able to identify problems as quickly as possible so you can have them repaired. Below, we’ve covered some of the most common heat pump problems that you should keep an eye out for.

Ice Development

If there is ice forming on the inside unit of your heat pump, it indicates that there is a problem with the coil. Heat pumps function by moving heat from one area to another by evaporating and condensing refrigerant in coils, on located in each unit.

When your heat pump is in cooling mode, the indoor coil evaporates refrigerant to absorb heat from inside the home. Then, the refrigerant is sent to the outdoor coil and condensed to release the heat out of the home. If the refrigerant level in the system drops, or the flow of air is cut off, the inside coil will ice over and be unable to operate properly. You should call for repairs as soon as you see ice on your heat pump.

Refrigerant Leaks

There is a common misconception that heat pumps consume refrigerant. But actually, heat pumps simply recycle refrigerant back and forth to move heat from one place to another. If a leak develops in the refrigerant line, it will drain the system of the fluid it needs to operate.

The output of the system will steadily drop along with the refrigerant level, and this can eventually result in a series of breakdowns, and even system failure. If you do notice fluid of any kind dripping from your heat pump, then you should call for repairs right away.

For heat pump services in Kaysville, UT, contact Rentmeister Total Home Service today.

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