Heat pumps offer an efficient way to heat and cool your Old Fort, NC, home. However, if your heat pump cycles nonstop, you don’t get the efficiency you would expect and may fail to maintain comfort in your home. Here are some reasons your heat pump won’t turn off:
Refrigerant Leak
Your heat pump requires refrigerant to produce both hot and cold air. Without refrigerant, your HVAC system may struggle to produce the air needed for your desired temperature setting. When this happens, the system may constantly run as it fails to reach the set temperature on the thermostat.
Incorrect Thermostat Settings
If your heat pump runs and runs without ever stopping, check your thermostat. Make sure you have set the system to the proper mode for heating or cooling. Also, check that the temperature isn’t too high or too low based on the conditions outdoors.
Clogged Filter
Heat pumps have air filters that prevent dust and debris from entering the system. If the air filter clogs, the system may struggle to maintain the proper air temperature all the way to the vents, resulting in insufficient heating or cooling. This could cause the system to continue cycling endlessly because it can’t match the thermostat settings.
Undersized System
When installing a new heat pump, it’s important to ensure that the system fits the size of your home. If it’s too small, it may not be able to meet the demands of cooling or heating your home to an ideal temperature. In this case, your system could just continue running forever since it can’t reach the correct temperature.
When your heat pump cycles endlessly, it uses excess energy and can result in soaring utility costs and damage to the system. If your system never stops cycling, call Gentry Service Group for expert repairs in Old Fort, NC.
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