Heat Pump Repair Services in Fairfield, OH & hamilton, OH 

4 Common Heat Pump Problems 

1.) Freezing

Heat pumps use an exterior coil to release heat during the winter. During the summer, this is where the heat gets absorbed. As such, it’s not uncommon for a layer of frost to solidify on the outdoor unit during the winter. If it’s doing this, you have a legitimate cause for concern. To remove the frost, it should be running a defrost cycle because if it builds up too much and forms a layer of ice, it can obstruct the unit and create all sorts of problems. It is important to give us a call right away because it places a massive amount of strain on your system and it can eventually cause the system to break down.

2.) Refrigerant Leakage

Heat pumps work a lot like air conditioners in that they use the flow of refrigerant to move heat from one place to another. Since refrigerant is necessary for both the winter and the summer, if there is any sort of leak, you can expect some problems to develop. Any sort of leakage in the refrigerant line and it won’t take long until there won’t be enough to absorb and transfer the heat. This can lead to damage to your compressor and it can jeopardize your comfort. Our certified heat pump repair technicians can seal any leaks in your line and recharge the refrigerant to restore your system and prevent additional problems. Don’t hesitate to give us a call if you sense your heat pump’s heating/cooling ability is diminishing or especially if you hear any strange noises coming from it.

3.) Electrical Problems

A heat pump uses electricity to power its compressors and fan motor. As such, electrical issues are another common cause of heat pump problems. Electrical components should only be replaced by a professional.

4.) Reversing Valve Failure

A heat pump’s “reversing valve” is what allows the system to reverse the flow of refrigerant, enabling homeowners to alternate between “cooling mode” in the summer and “heating mode” during the winter. Sometimes, this reversing valve fails and gets stuck in one position, which prevents you from switching between these two modes. Make sure to give us a call to properly replace the faulty valve for you if this happens.

We Service All Types of Heating Equipment

Our certified technicians at Fairfield-Hamilton Heating & Cooling can work on any and all types of HVAC equipment, along with any affiliated parts connected to it or used in conjunction with it. This includes, but is not limited to, gas heaters, electric heaters, ductless mini-split, and zoned systems, heat pumps, and more.

We arrive at your home in a state-of-the-art service van fully equipped with all the latest in HVAC technology. As we service your system, we look for any parts that might be faulty and if we find any, we can discuss your options with you and if you’d like us to, we’ll replace it on the spot. With this in mind, we are ready to repair or replace anything that could come up, including ignitors, pilot lights, heat exchangers, fuses, breakers, burners, heat strips, switches, blowers, valves, and control boards.

If needed, we can quickly upgrade thermostats; we can switch out rusted out drain pans; we can correct rotted or damaged ductwork; clean out damaging debris, dirt, and dust. If you’ve recently added on to your home, we can expand your current system to heat that new addition.