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Is Your Heat Pump Having Trouble?

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A heat pump is an excellent choice for keeping your Florida home comfortable. In fact, heat pumps are most cost-effective over time in climates like Florida’s. They cool your home as efficiently as a standard AC system and, in the cooler months, they are far more efficient at heating than other heating systems.

But, like any other heating and cooling system, they need occasional service. Regular preventive maintenance can stop many problems before they start, but age, use, and environmental factors can still cause occasional problems.

If you know what to look for, you can often catch an issue before it grows into a more serious problem and you find yourself overheating and searching the internet for a replacement HVAC service in Gulf Breeze, FL. Here are the warning signs to watch for that you need repairs for your heat pump.

5 Signs Your Heat Pump Needs Repairs

Here are five signs your heat pump needs expert service:

1. Reduced airflow

If you notice reduced airflow in a room or significantly less cool air than normal, your system may have problems ranging from leaky ducts to a dirty or damaged blower motor. Your system may need a cleaning, adjustment, or a replacement part.

2. Noisy operation

You shouldn’t really hear your heat pump operating once you’ve grown used to the sounds of it starting or stopping. If you begin to notice unusual sounds like hissing, screeching, or rattling, chances are good it has a mechanical problem. Any time your system starts making an unusual noise, you should call for a service immediately. Unusual noises tend to indicate the types of problems that can damage your system more as they go on.

3. Hot and cold spots

A heat pump should evenly cool your entire home unless you’ve set up separately controlled zones. If you notice hot or cool spots in your home instead of an even temperature, your system may have airflow problems or overall temperature control problems. It could be a leak or blockage in a duct or an issue with the ductwork design or installation.

4. High energy bills

Higher-than-expected energy bills are never a good sign for your bank account or your heat pump. If your bills are much higher than expected, your system isn’t running as efficiently as it’s designed to. The problem could range from a dirty air filter to a damaged compressor.

5. Short cycling

A faulty heat pump struggles to run efficiently. As a result, you may notice your AC running for a short time, turning off, and then turning on again for another short cooling cycle. When your system does this over and over, it’s called short cycling, and it’s a sign that your heat pump has a problem that needs expert attention.

Florida is no place to be without an efficiently functioning cooling system. A heat pump is typically one of the most efficient and cost-effective systems a home can have, but issues can occur in even the best system. You can come to us for your heat pump repairs and count on receiving quality work.

Contact Commander Air today to schedule your heat pump services.

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