A heat pump that turns on and off repeatedly is one reason that your energy bills are climbing higher and higher. When this occurs, it also damages the components of your heating and cooling unit. We will examine some of the reasons that your heat pump is turning on and off in Sulphur, LA.
What Does Short Cycling Mean?
Short cycling means that your heat pump turns on, but it shuts off before it completes the cycle. Soon after it shuts off, it comes back on again. Why does this happen?
Trouble With Your Thermostat
When the thermostat malfunctions, it may turn on and turn off several times without releasing heat. It could be as simple as the need to change the batteries, or it could mean that there is an issue with the power connection. Our technicians will examine the unit and determine the cause of the short cycling.
Refrigerant Is Leaking
When the weather is warm, refrigerant grabs the heat and sends it back outside. When it’s cold outside a reversing valve refrigerant brings warm air inside. If refrigerant is leaking, your heat pump cannot effectively transfer heat from one place to another. This is why the heat pump cannot complete the cycle.
Unit Is too Large
If a unit is too large, it heats some rooms very quickly, and then it shuts off. Some rooms won’t receive enough heat, so you’ll have hot and cold spots in your home. This cycle will repeat itself several times. To determine whether or not you have the right size unit, contact our professional team.
Air Filter Is Clogged
Debris and dust collect on the air filter over time, and if you do not change the air filter with regular maintenance, it can clog the system so that the air cannot flow freely. This prevents the system from circulating sufficient air to heat or cool your home. Regular maintenance prevents this from happening.
If your heat pump is short cycling, it is time for a check-up. Request an appointment from our team at Burnworth’s A/C, and we will set up a maintenance appointment for a technician to come to your home. We’ll diagnose the issue and present the solution.
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