We don’t often think of heating repair in Atlanta, where summers are hot and winters are mild. Air conditioning services hold more importance for us on muggy days, and while the winter nights can get a bit chilly, they don’t present the some kind of serious concerns that cities further north must grapple with. Atlanta’s mild weather means that many people here use heat pumps, which combine the functions of an air conditioner and a heater into one single unit. (Heat pumps work very well in mild climates like Georgia’s.) So what happens when the heat pump won’t turn on? Besides calling a heating repair service, you can help yourself by being aware of the possible causes of such a shutdown.
Heat pumps operate according to the same principles that air conditioning units do: passing refrigerant through a system of compressors and evaporators that help warm and cool the air. Like an air conditioning system, the heat pump will usually shut off if certain components aren’t working. For example, if the condensing coil is blocked or damaged, the compressor could overheat, shutting the entire unit down. The fan motor, too, may shut off if it suffers damage, which in turn will shut off the heat pump.
In some cases, the problem could lie with an electrical connection. If electricity isn’t getting to your unit, it won’t work. The problem may be a faulty connection, frayed wire or an issue with some individual component. You can usually detect an electrical problem if the heat pump consistently triggers the circuit breaker in your home.
Generally speaking, these “automatic shut-off” features occur as a way of preventing further damage to the heat pump. The faulty component shuts off the whole unit, leaving it as the only component to suffer significant damage. A trained professional can diagnose the problem and replace the faulty component quickly and effectively. If your heat pump won’t turn on, contact Comfort Zone Heating & Air for help. We handle heating repair in Atlanta 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and are dedicated to your complete satisfaction. Give us a call to set up an appointment.
