The compressor is vital in all a heat pump’s basic activities. Since you won’t be able to stay warm in Newnan, GA, this winter unless your heat pump’s compressor works, it pays to know when this part is in danger of failing. Here are three clear signs that you probably have a faulty heat pump compressor:
Failure to Start
If your compressor malfunctions, your heat pump may not be able to start. Hence, if your system won’t turn on, you should at least begin to suspect that something is wrong with its compressor.
Of course, a bad compressor isn’t always the reason for this unfortunate problem. To truly get to the bottom of things and enable your heat pump to function properly again, you should ask a trained HVAC service technician to examine it.
Poor Performance
To warm your home, your heat pump moves refrigerant through a repeated cycle of evaporation and condensation while moving it back and forth between its evaporator and condenser coils. Though refrigerant isn’t condensable after it leaves the evaporator coils, the compressor’s purpose is to make it so. This also means that if the compressor malfunctions, your heat pump’s performance will sharply decline.
If you remember to provide your heat pump with regular maintenance, you can help minimize the probability of such inconvenient mishaps. We recommend scheduling a tuneup twice per year.
Tripping the Circuit Breaker
The compressor demands the lion’s share of the electrical power that your heat pump consumes. If it ever has trouble starting, your heat may make a last-ditch effort to get it to start by absorbing far more than the usual amount of electricity. In more serious cases, this may end up tripping your circuit breaker.
It’s best to ensure your system is in working order before the coldest weather arrives. If you notice any issues with it, call Merrell & Associates and ask for our heating repair services that we offer in and around Newnan, GA.
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