Heat pump systems are a popular choice for heating and cooling homes in Fox Chapel, PA. Although heat pumps are very efficient and reliable, they can sometimes experience problems like blowing cool air when they should be heating. Here are four common reasons why your heat pump blows cool air while in heating mode.
The Air Only Feels Cold
Because heat pumps generate heat at a lower temperature than standard furnaces, it’s possible that your heat pump only feels like it’s blowing cold air. If the air blowing from your vents feels cold while the indoor temperature on the thermometer remains steady, you don’t need to do anything.
Your Reversing Valve Is Failing
The reversing valve is a critical component of heat pumps that changes the system from cooling to heating mode. If your reversing valve is failing, your system may blow cold air because it’s stuck in cooling mode. An AC repair services professional can assess and repair or replace a faulty heat pump reversing valve.
Dirt Is Clogging the Outdoor Unit
Heat pumps heat your home by bringing warm air from the outdoors inside. If your outdoor unit’s coils are dirty or dusty, the coils can’t do their job of soaking up heat. Dirty coils are easily remedied with periodic cleaning and regular maintenance services.
The Fan Setting Is On
Most thermostats have a fan setting that keeps the air constantly circulating. Using this setting causes your heat pump to blow cold air whenever it’s not actively heating. Change your thermostat’s settings to “automatic” if you want the fan to only blow warm air.
A heat pump blowing cold air can leave homeowners in Fox Chapel, PA, feeling the chill this winter. When you’re ready to get your home warm and cozy again, call Titan HVAC Inc. to schedule your heating service.
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