Although your heat pump could simply be on its last legs, there are more mundane things that could be causing it to release hot air while in cool mode in your home in Columbus, GA. Most of these are easily correctable, so peruse this list for more information about why your heat pump is blowing hot while in cooling mode.
Dirty Outdoor Coil
Dirt and other debris, such as shreds of grass or dried leaves, might collect on the coil, blocking its ability to collect heat. If the dirt coating them is mild, then a quick once-over with a hose should remove it. However, if it’s severe, to avoid damaging the more delicate aspects of the coil, you should hire one of our technicians to clean it.
Frozen Indoor Coil
Despite the ice around the coil, it won’t blow cool air. The ice restricts how the heat pump runs, hindering the exchange of heat between the interior of your home and the outside world. One of our well-trained technicians would have to replace the missing coolant that caused the ice formation in the first place.
Leaky Ducts
Your HVAC system may actually be functioning perfectly, but leaks in the ductwork can push cool air into the wrong places, like attic spaces. Some rooms might be quite cool while others could be warm or even hot. Repairing or replacing or repairing any part of the ductwork system leading to your heat pump is a job for one of our technicians.
Four decades of experience has given us insight into almost anything that can go wrong with HVAC systems, including your heat pump. You can depend on our combination of experience and on-site know-how, so give us a call today at Climate Control Heating & Air Conditioning for heat pump maintenance.
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