Call it Murphy’s Law, or maybe just a little unluckiness, but we sometimes see heat pump issues in Troy during the colder seasons, when they’re necessary to keep you toasty. While you know the team at Edington Heating & Cooling Inc will always be there ASAP when you need us for a heat pump repair, there are some things you can do to ensure a repair is necessary and save yourself some money if it’s not. We’ve collected this checklist of things to test before you give us a call.
- It may sound strange, but make sure everything is set to “on”. We’ve been to numerous calls only to realize the thermostat or the heat pump itself is set to off.
- Is the thermostat set to heat? If yes, raise the temperature by five degrees to check if it switches on.
- If everything looks right, test your heat pump switch (if it has one) and inspect the fuses and circuit breaker that shield the extra heating element (if it has one).
- If the heat pump still hasn’t switched on, return to your thermostat.
- Try changing the battery, if it has one.
- Is an obstruction causing your heat pump to breakdown?
- Examine your air filters inside your air handler to ensure they’re not jamming things up.
- Are your room heating registers open and unobstructed?
If you’ve gone through this checklist and you still need a heat pump repair, call Edington Heating & Cooling Inc at 937-558-9478 and we’ll return your home back to the warm and cozy place you expect this time of year.