Your heat pump in Cleveland, FL, can’t do anything if the compressor is bad. The compressor helps move refrigerant through the system, which is how a heat pump transfers heat. If your heat pump is showing any of these signs, the compressor may be bad:
Airflow Stops or the Airflow Is Weak
Weak or no airflow is often a sign of a bad compressor. If your heat pump is blowing a small amount of air, it’s possibly because the compressor is fighting to move the refrigerant through the system. The same is true if the compressor isn’t circulating any air.
Heat Pump Makes Unusual, Loud Noises
Loud and unusual noises from a compressor usually mean the compressor is failing. Listen for sounds like rattling, clanking or banging that are different from the normal sounds of your heat pump. It doesn’t matter if you have a residential or a commercial HVAC system. Strange noises mean it’s time to check and possibly repair the heat pump
Circuit Breaker Trips All the Time
A circuit breaker that trips all the time can mean the compressor is using too much power. A faulty compressor struggles to do its job, and this often uses excessive electricity. As a safety measure, the breaker trips to protect the HVAC system and your home.
Get Warm Air When You Need Cool Air or the Reverse
A bad compressor can make your heat pump blow warm air when it should blow cool air. And if you get cool air when you want hot air, that’s possibly the compressor as well. This can happen because the compressor isn’t properly moving the refrigerant through the system.
Any of the bad compressor warning signs above require your immediate attention. Contact Executive Cooling and Heating for complete heating and cooling services.
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