{"id":499,"date":"2019-12-23T11:00:52","date_gmt":"2019-12-23T16:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premierhvacpa.com\/blog\/?p=499"},"modified":"2020-07-06T12:21:08","modified_gmt":"2020-07-06T16:21:08","slug":"help-something-is-wrong-with-my-heat-pump","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premierhvacpa.com\/blog\/help-something-is-wrong-with-my-heat-pump\/","title":{"rendered":"Help! Something Is Wrong With My Heat Pump!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premierhvacpa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Individuals_iStock_000011733093_Large_407x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-473\" width=\"231\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.premierhvacpa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Individuals_iStock_000011733093_Large_407x600.jpg 407w, https:\/\/www.premierhvacpa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Individuals_iStock_000011733093_Large_407x600-204x300.jpg 204w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 231px) 100vw, 231px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Boy, has it been chilly here in Pennsylvania during these last couple of weeks! And unfortunately, it&#8217;s only going to get colder. It is really no wonder that you&#8217;re concerned about your faulty heat pump system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your heat pump isn&#8217;t working properly, you&#8217;ve come to the right spot. Below, we have listed some of the reasons why your heat pump might not be working as it should. Using this information, you can get the help you need. Keep reading to find out more, and call our team for your <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"heating in Chambersburg, PA (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"\/service-areas\/chambersburg-pa-hvac\" target=\"_blank\">heating in Chambersburg, PA<\/a> if you  think you need professional repairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s the Deal?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like we mentioned above, there are a number of reasons why your heat pump might not be working properly. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Clogged Air Filter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the first things that your HVAC technician will check for is a clogged air filter. When the filter becomes too clogged with dirt and debris, it restricts the amount of air that enters the heat pump to be heated. Air filters need to be replaced more than once a year. In fact, it is recommended that air filters are changed every 1\u20133 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thermostat Issues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes the issue doesn\u2019t actually lie within the heat pump itself. A faulty thermostat can be the reason why you\u2019re not receiving&nbsp;the heat you want. If the thermostat is miscalibrated, the heat pump won\u2019t run long enough to maintain the level of heat your home needs. Also, if the connection between the thermostat and the pump is broken, it is impossible to change the system over to heating mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leaking Refrigerant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Heat pumps need a specific amount of refrigerant to function properly, even if it is in heating mode. During the winter, the refrigerant absorbs the heat in the surrounding air so it can then move the heat into your home. If there is a refrigerant leak, then you\u2019ll probably notice lukewarm air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Broken Reversing Valve<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The reversing valve is the mechanism that allows your heat pump to switch from cooling mode to heating mode and vice versa. If the valve becomes stuck, your system won\u2019t be able to switch modes. Fortunately, a certified HVAC technician has the training and equipment to correctly replace the valve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Schedule Your Repairs Now<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are having trouble with your heat pump this winter, do not hesitate to call in a certified HVAC professional for repairs. Trust us, only a certified pro has the tools, knowledge, and expertise to safely and correctly handle the complex needs of your system the first time around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And yes, there may be plenty of amateurs willing to do the \u201csame\u201d job for a fairly cheap price, but do not be fooled: sometimes an attempt to save money can end up costing you more in the long run. That\u2019s why it\u2019s always better to call in a pro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><strong>When it comes to your comfort and your budget, you don\u2019t want to take any risks. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Schedule your heating services with the team at Premier HVAC Services  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"\/contact\/schedule-service\" target=\"_blank\">Schedule your heating services with the team at Premier HVAC Services<\/a> today.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your heat pump isn&#8217;t working properly, you&#8217;ve come to the right spot. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[76],"tags":[117,103,118],"class_list":["post-499","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-heating-service","tag-chambersburg","tag-heat-pump-repair","tag-heating-repair"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.premierhvacpa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/499","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.premierhvacpa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.premierhvacpa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.premierhvacpa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.premierhvacpa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=499"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.premierhvacpa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/499\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":501,"href":"https:\/\/www.premierhvacpa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/499\/revisions\/501"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.premierhvacpa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=499"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.premierhvacpa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=499"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.premierhvacpa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=499"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}