{"id":964,"date":"2019-03-04T11:00:08","date_gmt":"2019-03-04T16:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hallsair.com\/blog\/?p=964"},"modified":"2019-02-27T15:35:31","modified_gmt":"2019-02-27T20:35:31","slug":"few-common-heat-pump-repair-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hallsair.com\/blog\/few-common-heat-pump-repair-problems\/","title":{"rendered":"A Few Common Heat Pump Repair Problems"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"snowflake-and-sunshine-houses\"The heat pump is a hard-working comfort appliance. It puts in more work than a standard air conditioner or a furnace because a heat pump runs in both winter and summer. When it\u2019s cold, a heat pump draws heat from the outside to warm the house. When it\u2019s hot, a heat pump draws heat from out of the house to cool it. It uses the same components no matter if it\u2019s in heating or cooling mode, so these parts can wear down rapidly over the years\u2014twice as fast as an AC or a furnace.<\/p>\n

The best way to keep a heat pump from succumbing to all this strain is to schedule maintenance twice a year, in spring and fall. Nothing can prevent every potential problem with a heat pump, however. We\u2019re going to look at some of the more common troubles a heat pump may run into that will require calling experts to repair it.<\/p>\n

Broken reversing valve<\/h3>\n

The reversing valve is an essential part that separates a heat pump from a standard air conditioner. An AC can only move heat one direction\u2014from the inside of the house to the outside. The reversing valve in a heat pump changes the direction the system operates by redirecting the circulation of refrigerant so the heat pump moves heat from the outside of the house to the inside. The valve can become stuck or break, and if that happens the heat pump will stay trapped in one mode or the other. Technicians can fix this by replacing the reversing valve.<\/p>\n

Failed defrost cycle<\/h3>\n

This is something that can occur during the winter with heat pumps. Because moisture develops across the outdoor coil of the heat pump as it absorbs heat, this moisture can often freeze. To prevent the ice from slowing down heat absorption, the heat pump occasionally switches into a defrost mode where it temporarily releases heat through the coil to melt the ice. The defrost cycle can fail, or in some cases draw on too much power and cause a circuit breaker in the house to trip. If you see ice developing along the outdoor coil, call for repairs.<\/p>\n

Damaged Compressor From Floodback<\/h3>\n

Heat pumps use refrigerant differently than air conditioners. When in heating mode, they use less refrigerant, and the extra is stored in the suction accumulator, which adjusts the refrigerant based on seasonal need. It also stops refrigerant from \u201cfloodback,\u201d which is refrigerant flowing the wrong direction back into the compressor. If floodback happens, it will cause permanent damage to the compressor. If you hear strange noises from the compressor, shut the heat pump off immediately and call for repair experts.<\/p>\n

You can count on our technicians for heating repair in Shreveport, LA<\/a>, no matter the time of year. We\u2019re experienced with air conditioning, heat pumps, and refrigeration systems\u2014we\u2019re familiar with repairing all types of refrigerant-based appliances, including commercial systems. You can trust that we\u2019ll have your heat pump working the way you need it, both in hot or cold weather.<\/p>\n

Call the Doctor of Home Comfort Today!<\/a> Hall\u2019s Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration serves Shreveport and the surrounding areas.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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