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Signs Your Heat Pump is in Need of Expert Repair Services From Apollo Heating Cooling and Plumbing

It should be noted that it is always important to have Apollo Heating Cooling and Plumbing perform annual Heat Pump Tune-Up and Maintenance Services on your Heat Pump to ensure that it is running properly and lasts as long as possible. The average lifespan of a heat pump is between fifteen and twenty years. By ensuring your heat pump is properly maintained, you can make your heat pump last much longer, saving you money on unnecessary replacement. By properly maintaining your heat pump you can avoid costly repairs before they happen. Signs that your heat pump is likely in need of repair include:

• Increased Utility Bills:
  If your monthly utility bills have increased seemingly out of nowhere with no explanation, this could be due to an issue with your heat pump. If your utility bills have increased in conjunction with any of the following signs, you should call Apollo Heating Cooling and Plumbing as soon as possible to have your heat pump repaired and utility bills return to normal.
• Poor Airflow
  When your heat pump has dirty air filters, dirty coils, or is blocked by other dirt and debris, its blower motor can slow, which will cause poor airflow. If your Akron, OH home is particularly dusty and/or taking awhile to heat, your heat pump may be suffering.
• Unfamiliar Noises
  Heat pumps are naturally noisey machines, but if you begin to hear loud bangnig, rattling, or screeching noises, this is a major red flag for your heat pump’s operation and you will need professional assistance from the repair experts at Apollo Heating Cooling and Plumbing.
• Foul Odors
  If you notice foul odors coming from your heat pump, you will need to contact Apollo Heating Cooling and Plumbing right away. Musty and moldy smells indicate that there is a potential mold problem internally while burning smells indicate a major safety hazard. If you smell a burning smell coming from your heat pump, call Apollo Heating Cooling and Plumbing immediately.
• Inconsistent Temperatures
  Does your Akron, OH home not ever seem to reach a comfortable temperature? When you turn the temperature up all the way, does it still feel cold in your house? This is likely due to a fan motor or thermistor issue within your heat pump system and will require professional repair from a certified technician at Apollo Heating Cooling and Plumbing.

If your heat pump is running at full blast with a steady airflow and you’re still cold, then your heat pump is acting up and needs to be checked. The problem could be with the fan or fan motor. There might be some thermostat issues that have to be addressed.

It’s also possible that your heat pump’s electronic control board or PCB assembly is malfunctioning. The thermistor, which signals the main control board when to turn the compressor on or off, could be failing as well.

Main Factors and Components of Heat Pump Systems

There are four main components of a heat pump system. All required repairs for heat pumps typically fall into one of these four categories or types:

• Compressor
• Condenser
• Expansion Valve
• Evaporator
• and Ductwork
  

  Common Heat Pump Issues and Costs That Require Professional Repair Services By Apollo Heating Cooling and Plumbing

  Thermostat and Temperature Repairs

  • Thermostat Wiring – fixing broken wiring in your thermostat is a fairly easy repair and is normally an affordable repair.
  • Defective Standard Thermostat – when attempting to fix the wiring within your thermostat fails, your Apollo Heating Cooling and Plumbing technician will likely need to replace your thermostat all together.
  • Defective Programmable Thermostat – programmable thermostats are the most complex type to repair and take around an hour for your Apollo Heating Cooling and Plumbing technician to repair. This is the costliest of thermostat repairs.

    Condenser Replacement

    Heat pumps rely on condenser systems just like standard HVAC systems. Common condenser repair and replacements include:

    • Control Boards – if you notice your heat pump progressively frosting, you likely have an issue with your heat pump’s control board.
    • Timer Motors – typically found on older heat pump systems, timer motors control the defrost mechanism within your heat pump.
    • Refrigerant – low refrigerant levels are a common required repair with heat pumps. When refrigerant levels are low, it results in inefficient heat transfer.
    • Exterior blockages and obstructions.
    • Interior blockages and obstructions.