Why Is My Heat Pump Running All the Time in Hampstead, NC?

Barring any freezing temperatures in Hampstead, NC, your heat pump should run in a cycle of 10 to 15 minutes before stopping. It’ll then repeat the process until your home gets to that desired temperature. Longer cycles are definitely a cause for concern. Here are some common issues that make your heat pump run constantly:

Look to the Condenser Coil

Since the condenser coil, located in the compressor outside, has the duty of drawing heat from the outside, look there first. A coil that has become worn out through the years or is covered in dirt and grime will struggle to draw heat. As a result, you heat pump may run without ever warming the home.

Check the Refrigerant Line

The chemical that carries the absorbed heat from the compressor to the air handler indoors is refrigerant. Heat pumps require a certain level of refrigerant to work properly. Checking if there’s a leak in the lines is something that our service technicians can do for you every year as part of routine maintenance.

Undersized Heat Pump

Did you build a room addition to your home? In that case, there may be an imbalance between the heat pump’s blowing capacity and the size of the space in which it’s working.

If you didn’t do anything to your home, the installers of your heat pump may not have known better. Undersized heat pumps can’t adequately heat the whole home. In such a case, you may notice that the rooms farthest from the heat pump stay cold. You may also detect hot and cold spots throughout your home.

Get a hold of Gideon Heating & Air Conditioning if you live in Hampstead, NC, and need repairs for a heating system that’s running constantly. We’ve been around since 1967, and we guarantee your satisfaction with our work.

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