Why is My Heat Pump in Collegedale, GA, Short-Cycling?

A heat pump should be able to heat your home in Collegedale, GA, in 10 to 15 minutes. It should turn on and off two or three times an hour. Extremely short cycles could signal a problem with your heat pump. Here are a few possible explanations.

Obstructions to Airflow

Have you closed one of your supply vents or blocked it with a rug or a piece of furniture? Have you neglected to replace your air filter, which can clogwith dirt and debris after two or three months? In such cases, you’re keeping the air from circulating freely.

The lack of air will force the heat pump to work harder to do its job, which means a higher energy bill. Consequently, your system may overheat and shut off prematurely for safety’s sake.

Uncalibrated Thermostat

Thermostats need calibrating periodically, which is something that annual maintenance can easily handle. Without this calibration, a thermostat may read your indoor temperature as higher than it actually is, thus switching your system off before you’re warm.

Oversized Heat Pump

Heat pumps have a specific heating capacity, so bigger doesn’t mean better when selecting the right one for your home. Unfortunately, many HVAC companies ignore proper sizing and install heat pumps that are too powerful for customers’ homes. Oversized units will heat too quickly and short-cycle; this is an issue that only a brand-new heating installation can solve.

Dalton Heating & Air can provide the yearly maintenance your heat pump needs to keep your home warm, so call today for more details. Our family-run business has a team of NATE-certified service technicians who can service any make or model of ducted or ductless heat pump. Established in 1991, our company is known for its prompt responses and warm customer care. Let us handle your indoor comfort needs.

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