Call it Murphy’s Law, or maybe just a little unluckiness, but we sometimes see heat pump problems in Gresham during the cooler months, when they’re required to keep you toasty. While you know the team at Honke Heating & AC 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 necessary and save yourself some cash if it’s not. We’ve gathered this checklist of things to test before you give us a call.
- It may sound silly, but make sure everything is switched “on”. We’ve been to several calls only to find the thermostat or the heat pump itself is switched off.
- Is the thermostat switched to heat? If yes, increase the temperature by five degrees to test if it switches on.
- If everything looks accurate, inspect your heat pump switch (if it has one) and test the fuses and circuit breaker that guard 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 unbarred?
If you’ve worked through this checklist and you still need a heat pump maintenance check, call Honke Heating & AC at 503-663-8033 and we’ll return your home back to the warm and cozy place you expect this time of year.