Call it Murphy’s Law, or maybe just a little unluckiness, but we sometimes see heat pump problems in Cottonwood & Prescott during the winter time, when they’re needed the most to keep you warm. While you know the team at Connolly Electric & Mechanical will always be there ASAP when you need us for a heat pump repair, there are some things you can do to confirm that a repair is needed 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 silly, but make sure everything is turned “on”. We’ve been to numerous calls only to find the thermostat or the heat pump itself is set to off.
- Is the thermostat set to heat? If yes, raise the temperature by five degrees to test if it turns on.
- If everything looks correct, 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 switched on, go back to your thermostat.
- Try swapping the battery, if it has one.
- Is a blockage causing your heat pump to fail?
- Examine your air filters inside your air handler to ensure they’re not blocking things up.
- Are your room heating registers open and unbarred?
If you’ve worked through this checklist and you still need a heat pump fix, call Connolly Electric & Mechanical at 928-251-4327 and we’ll restore your home back to the welcoming and cozy place you expect this time of year.