Your heat pump is an important device: it supplies both cooling and heating to your home. While we may still be in the cooling season here in Florida, the time is quickly coming when the weather will cool and we’ll need your heater. If you have a heat pump, switching modes between heating and cooling is very easy due to the reversing valve: all that is involved is a simple switch from cooling to heating on your thermostat. It can be hard to distinguish the signs of a failing heat pump, so below are some of the common ones our Downtown Air & Heat technicians see fairly frequently:
Signs It May Be Time to Replace
- Excessive noise – one of the benefits of heat pumps is they are quiet compared with other devices. If you start to hear loud noises every time your heat pump runs, this can be a possible indication of major mechanical problems.
- Age – the average lifespan of a well-maintained heat pump can be pretty long – about 20-25 years. If you are coming up on the 20 year mark, and have had to make a number of repairs to your heat pump, you may be better off putting your money toward a new one.
- Poor temperature control – heat pumps are known for their even heating and cooling because they cycle at a consistent, low rate. If you are experiencing temperatures that are too hot or cold, it may be a sign that your heat pump is ready to go.
Heat pumps are great 2-in-1 devices, but the flipside of this benefit is that a poorly-working heat pump will affect both your cooling and heating. Being without air conditioning in Orlando, FL is a challenge, and no one wants to be without heating on a cool winter day. And because heat pumps are complex, it’s important to hire a professional for installation. If it’s time for a heat pump replacement, let the NATE-certified technicians at Downtown Air & Heat help you with your air conditioning service in Orlando, FL – call us today!
