Once you’ve switched your heat pump to cooling mode, you expect cold air in your Henderson, NV, home. When you get hot air from the vents instead, it can affect your comfort and health. Read on to learn about common causes that may make your heat pump blow hot air in cooling mode.
Blocked Air Filter
When dust and debris clog your heat pump’s air filter, the system won’t be able to blow cold air through your ducts without straining. This means the cold air your heat pump creates may be warm or even hot by the time it reaches the vents. Change your air filters once every one to three months to help prevent clogs.
Dirty Coil
Debris buildup accumulates inside your system and can cover your coil, creating a barrier and preventing proper heat exchange. A dirty coil can prevent your heat pump from producing cold air. A licensed professional can carefully clean your coil and inspect the rest of the system during annual heat pump maintenance.
Low Refrigerant
Without refrigerant, your heat pump won’t be able to transfer heat into and out of your home properly. Low refrigerant often occurs due to a leak somewhere inside the system. Refrigerant leaks are hazardous, and only professionals should deal with them.
Faulty Reversing Valve
The reversing valve helps control the direction refrigerant moves inside your heat pump so that your system can either heat or cool your home. If you have a faulty reversing valve, it may stick in the heating position and blow warm air through the vents.
Warm air from your vents can create a humid, uncomfortable environment in your home during the hotter months. If you aren’t getting the cooling you need, call our dedicated techs at Aloha Air Conditioning for the best heat pump repair service in Henderson, NV.
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