Call it Murphy’s Law, or maybe just a little unluckiness, but we sometimes see heat pump issues in Stuart during the winter time, when they’re needed the most to keep you warm. While you know the team at Breathe Healthier Air will constantly be there ASAP when you ask for us for a heat pump repair, there are some things you can do to confirm that a repair is necessary and save yourself some cash if it’s not. We’ve compiled this checklist of things to attempt before you give us a call.
- It may sound silly, but make sure everything is turned “on”. We’ve been to numerous calls only to discover the thermostat or the heat pump itself is set to off.
- Is the thermostat set to heat? If yes, boost the temperature by five degrees to see if it switches on.
- If everything looks accurate, check 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 turned on, revisit your thermostat.
- Try replacing the battery, if it has one.
- Is a blockage causing your heat pump to fail?
- Check your air filters inside your air handler to make sure they’re not blocking things up.
- Are your room heating registers open and unobstructed?
If you’ve worked through this checklist and you still need a heat pump maintenance check, call Breathe Healthier Air at 772-353-4633 and we’ll get your home back to the toasty and cozy place you expect this time of year.