Why Does My Heat Pump Cool While in Heating Mode?

Part of what makes heat pumps so incredibly useful to homeowners in Ormond Beach, FL, and is their ability to function as both heating and cooling systems. Unfortunately, they may sometimes end up cooling your home when they should heat it. Here are a few reasons your heat pump might cool your home while it’s in heating mode:

Reversing Valve Issues

The reversing valve is the component that controls the direction in which refrigerant moves through your heat pump. By doing this, the valve determines whether your heat pump is in heating or cooling mode depending on whether refrigerant condenses inside or outside your home. If refrigerant condenses inside your home, your system is in heating mode.

So, if your heat pump happens to start cooling your home when it should be in heating mode, the reversing valve is the first place to look for an explanation. Debris might interfere with the valve and force it to remain stuck in the wrong position. Heat pump maintenance or repair services can resolve this problem.

Refrigerant Leak

To perform heat transfer, your heat pump needs refrigerant. When the system is in heating mode, refrigerant should evaporate outdoors and absorb heat from the air outside, condensing and releasing heat into your home.

If there’s too little refrigerant in your system, it won’t bring much heat into your home. Your system may even seemingly blow out cold air. If this happens, allow trained professionals to stop refrigerant leaks and refill your system.

Compressor Issues

Without a functioning compressor, your heat pump won’t be able to produce warm air. Depending on what’s wrong with it, fixing it may require a great deal of work. You’ll need to request heating repair services.

Even during the mild winters in the area, you won’t feel comfortable if your heat pump can’t properly churn out warm air. To restore the functionality of your HVAC equipment, call Arctic Breeze Air Conditioning & Heating today to ask for our heating services.

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