When you need heat pump repair in Rapid City, South Dakota, trust the experts at Precision Mechanical.
Your heat pump works hard to keep your home comfy.
Unlike air conditioners, the outdoor unit on heat pumps doesn’t get the season off when the temperatures cool down.
Instead, your heat pump functions all year to keep your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer. That perpetual effort can lead to the need for repairs.
If that time does arrive, Precision Mechanical is happy to help. We can fix most any heat pump. We work hard to make your home comfy again as soon as possible.
Customer satisfaction, efficiency and safety are our top priorities. We’re happy to demonstrate when you trust us with your home comfort. Call us at 605-206-3766 now to schedule an appointment.
Five Signs Your Heat Pump Needs to Be Serviced
Now that you understand some of the usual causes of heat pump damage, it might be useful to hear how those concerns make themselves known. Here are some general signs something is faulty with your heat pump.
1. Heat Pump Covered in Ice
During the winter, it’s possible that your outdoor unit will have a bit of ice buildup. When this occurs, your unit should move into a defrost cycle and reverse the refrigerant to melt the ice. If your full unit is covered in ice and won’t defrost, you have an issue that needs professional help.
2. Heat Pump is Short Cycling
By short cycling, we mean that your heat pump starts and stops before it’s had a chance to bring your home to your desired temperature. This is a sign that your heat pump is the wrong size for your home. And if it isn’t taken care of, it could wear your heat pump down.
3. Energy Bills are Climbing
Your heat pump is one of the most efficient HVAC solutions available—especially if you take care of it. If you’re doing everything you can to take care of it and are still seeing your energy costs climb, it’s time to find a professional.
4. Heat Pump Is Noisy
Your heat pump isn’t going to be absolutely silent, but it also shouldn’t be noticeably noisy. If you’re hearing new sounds from your heat pump—especially any that sound out of place—you may want to have a professional inspect it.
5. Heating or Cooling Feels Weaker
Reduced home comfort is maybe the most obvious—and annoying—sign you may need a repair. If you’ve tried changing your setting and nothing seems to work, Precision Mechanical can help.
Common Origins of Heat Pump Problems
There are quite a few things that can cause problems for your heat pump. Here are some of the most well-known issues.
- Shortage of service. Like you, your heat pump needs to be taken care of to remain in good shape. You have a regular checkup. Your heat pump has seasonal maintenance. You should bring in an HVAC expert twice a year to help your system stay strong. Without maintenance, you’re putting your system at risk for a real problem later on.
- Clogged filter. One of the least complicated ways to keep your heat pump on track is to regularly check and change your air filter. If you avoid it, your system has to work harder to keep your home comfortable. Operating overtime like that can cause damage, and later, a repair.
- Component failure. Your heat pump is made of quite a few parts—both moving and stationary. They’re all important to heating and cooling your home efficiently. When one stops working, it can make it challenging—or impossible—for your system to function without a repair.
- Thermostat problems. Your thermostat is a precise instrument. Any trouble with it could make your house less comfortable.
Should I Repair or Replace My Heat Pump?
When your heat pump fails, it seems only natural to call for a repair. But sometimes, a repair isn’t worth the investment. In those times, a replacement is a better choice. Here are some factors that can help you see if a repair is a better option:
- Your heat pump is less than 10 years old. If your heat pump is still relatively young, a repair likely makes sense. It still has a lot of life left for you. However, if your heat pump is getting older, a replacement might make more financial sense.
- You haven’t repaired your heat pump multiple times. If a repair on your system is a relatively rare occurrence, you may want to go ahead with the repair. If you feel like you’ve been repairing your unit a lot, it might be time to contemplate a replacement.
- The repair you need is inexpensive. If a technician can take care of your issue easily and the price is relatively low, a repair is presumably your best choice. But if your repair will set you back quite a bit—like replacing your heat pump’s compressor—it’s likely better to place that money into a new heat pump that will serve you for a lot longer.
What’s the Next Step Toward a New Heat Pump?
A Precision Mechanical technician can walk you through all your options and help you decide if repair or replacement makes more sense for your system. No matter what you need, we’re here to help. Give us a call at 605-206-3766 or request an appointment with us online.
