Call it Murphy’s Law, or maybe just a little misfortune, but we sometimes see heat pump troubles in Buellton during the cooler months, when they’re necessary to keep you toasty. While you know the team at Allstar Heating & Air Conditioning will forever be there ASAP when you ask for us for a heat pump repair, there are some things you can do to ensure a repair is needed and save yourself some expenses if it’s not. We’ve gathered this checklist of things to attempt before you give us a call.
- It may sound strange, but make sure everything is set to “on”. We’ve been to more than a few calls only to discover the thermostat or the heat pump itself is turned off.
- Is the thermostat switched to heat? If yes, increase the temperature by five degrees to test if it turns on.
- If everything looks correct, test your heat pump switch (if it has one) and test the fuses and circuit breaker that shield the extra heating element (if it has one).
- If the heat pump still hasn’t turned on, return to your thermostat.
- Try replacing the battery, if it has one.
- Is a blockage causing your heat pump to fail?
- Examine your air filters inside your air handler to confirm 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 Allstar Heating & Air Conditioning at 805-242-9638 and we’ll get your home back to the warm and cozy place you expect this time of year.