Call it Murphy’s Law, or maybe just a little misfortune, but we sometimes see heat pump troubles in Justin during the winter time, when they’re required to keep you toasty. While you know the team at Pepper AC & Htg Inc will forever be there ASAP when you ask for us for a heat pump repair, there are some things you can do to double check a repair is necessary and save yourself some expenses if it’s not. We’ve gathered this checklist of things to test before you give us a call.
- It may sound strange, but make sure everything is switched “on”. We’ve been to several calls only to realize 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 switches on.
- If everything looks accurate, inspect your heat pump switch (if it has one) and inspect the fuses and circuit breaker that guard the extra heating element (if it has one).
- If the heat pump still hasn’t turned on, go back to your thermostat.
- Try replacing the battery, if it has one.
- Is an obstruction causing your heat pump to breakdown?
- Examine your air filters inside your air handler to make sure they’re not blocking things up.
- Are your room heating registers open and unbarred?
If you’ve worked through this checklist and you still need a heat pump fix, call Pepper AC & Htg Inc at 940-202-1184 and we’ll restore your home back to the toasty and cozy place you expect this time of year.