Why Doesn’t My Heat Pump Ever Stop Running in Fontana, CA?

To cool your home on an average summer day in Fontana, CA, your heat pump shouldn’t run for more than 10 to 15 minutes. Anything longer than this means trouble. When a heat pump has dirty coils, leaks refrigerant or contains an uncalibrated thermostat, it may never stop running. Read on to learn why.

Coils Are Dirty

A heat pump consists of two coils. The evaporator coil absorbs heat from your home, which the condenser coil releases outside. Over time, dirt and grime can get caked on both coils, hindering heat transfer and keeping your home warm no matter how long the system runs.

Refrigerant Is Low

Refrigerant is a chemical that courses between the air handler and compressor to carry heat away. But the piping, called the refrigerant line, will corrode with time and may start to leak this chemical. Besides endangering your health and the environment, such a leak will prevent cooling and cause the heat pump to run without reaching your set point.

Thermostat Misreads the Temperature

Perhaps there isn’t a problem with the system itself but with the thermostat. Thermostats need calibrating occasionally or they’ll misread the indoor temperature. Chances are that yours thinks the indoor temperature is higher than it is and is directing your system to operate as a result.

Oversized Heat Pump

The worst possibility is that your system doesn’t have enough blowing capacity to cool your entire home. Only a brand-new installation will fix the problem. Our comfort advisors will ensure you install the right system based on important technical factors like your home size and rate of heat loss.

Get in touch with Metz Air Control today to schedule a repair anywhere in around Fontana, CA. Our professional comfort advisors are NATE-certified and can work on any type of heat pump. We back our results with a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee.

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