Call it Murphy’s Law, or maybe just a little misfortune, but we sometimes see heat pump problems in York during the cooler months, when they’re required to keep you warm. While you know the team at Strine's Heating & Air Conditioning will constantly be there ASAP when you require us for a heat pump repair, there are some things you can do to ensure a repair is necessary and save yourself some cash if it’s not. We’ve collected this checklist of things to attempt before you give us a call.
- It may sound silly, but make sure everything is set to “on”. We’ve been to several calls only to find the thermostat or the heat pump itself is turned off.
- Is the thermostat turned to heat? If yes, raise the temperature by five degrees to check if it turns on.
- If everything looks correct, inspect your heat pump switch (if it has one) and test the fuses and circuit breaker that protect the extra heating element (if it has one).
- If the heat pump still hasn’t switched on, go back to your thermostat.
- Try replacing the battery, if it has one.
- Is a blockage causing your heat pump to not work?
- Check your air filters inside your air handler to make sure they’re not clogging things up.
- Are your room heating registers open and clear?
If you’ve gone through this checklist and you still need a heat pump maintenance check, call Strine's Heating & Air Conditioning at 717-383-4479 and we’ll get your home back to the welcoming and cozy place you expect this time of year.