Call it Murphy’s Law, or maybe just a little misfortune, but we sometimes see heat pump problems in Marshalltown during the winter time, when they’re necessary to keep you toasty. While you know the team at B & G HVAC will always be there ASAP when you need us for a heat pump repair, there are some things you can do to ensure a repair is important and save yourself some cash if it’s not. We’ve gathered this checklist of things to try 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 set to off.
- Is the thermostat switched to heat? If yes, increase the temperature by five degrees to see if it kicks on.
- If everything looks right, check your heat pump switch (if it has one) and check 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 an impasse causing your heat pump to fail?
- Inspect your air filters inside your air handler to ensure they’re not jamming things up.
- Are your room heating registers open and unobstructed?
If you’ve worked through this checklist and you still need a heat pump repair, call B & G HVAC at 641-316-3360 and we’ll return your home back to the warm and cozy place you expect this time of year.