Call it Murphy’s Law, or maybe just a little misfortune, but we sometimes see heat pump troubles in Plainfield during the cooler months, when they’re required to keep you toasty. While you know the team at PWA Heating & Cooling Inc will forever be there ASAP when you require us for a heat pump repair, there are some things you can do to double check a repair is important and save yourself some money if it’s not. We’ve compiled this checklist of things to test before you give us a call.
- It may sound ridiculous, but make sure everything is switched “on”. We’ve been to several 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 check if it turns on.
- If everything looks correct, inspect your heat pump switch (if it has one) and check the fuses and circuit breaker that protect the extra heating element (if it has one).
- If the heat pump still hasn’t turned on, revisit your thermostat.
- Try changing 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 moved through this checklist and you still need a heat pump maintenance check, call PWA Heating & Cooling Inc at 815-410-1231 and we’ll restore your home back to the toasty and cozy place you expect this time of year.