Many of us have been in the deeply frustrating position of waking up in the middle of the night to a freezing cold house thanks to a problem with the heat pump not turning on. Having a heat pump fail is unnerving, and will need to be fixed as soon as possible, especially in severe weather. A heat pump malfunction is generally a serious problem that requires attention from a certified HVAC professional. However, before you call a professional about your heat pump not turning on, there are a few things you can check first that may solve the problem.
If you require emergency service, give Galmiche & Sons a call at 314-993-1110. Our 24-hour emergency service technicians are on call to help your family when your system has failed! We have provided St. Louis with top-notch heating & air conditioning service for over 60 years and are ready to help with yours!
Reasons for Your Heat Pump Not Turning On
The question “Why is my heat pump not turning on?” rarely comes at an opportune time. Before calling for emergency service, however, check the reasons below to see if you might be able to remedy the problem first at home. If not, call Galmiche & Sons to help!
- Thermostat Problem – When your heat pump does not turn on, the first thing to check is your thermostat. Look to see if it is set to the correct temperature and was not inadvertently lowered. If you have a programmable thermostat, make sure it is correctly programmed to turn the heat on when it is meant to be turned on. If you find that the thermostat is set as it should be, then it could mean an electrical failure is causing the issue, or a miscalibration is causing the thermostat to misread the temperature. These instances will require a professional to help.
- Power Loss – Check your fuse box to make sure the reason your heat pump does not turn on is not because of a tripped circuit breaker. If the heat pump continues to cause the breaker to trip, then it may be an electrical problem within the system that needs repair.
- Failed Start Capacitor – Check the cabinet of your heat pump for a clicking noise when the pump should be turning on. If you hear one, chances are the start capacitor has failed and needs to be replaced by a professional.
- Broken Reversing Valve – On your heat pump, the reversing valve changes the direction of refrigerant so that it can act both as heater and air conditioner. If the heat pump puts out cold air but not hot air, it is likely the valve needs to be replaced.
If your heat pump won’t turn on in St. Louis, you can call the experts at Galmiche to repair it for you. Luckily such a repair rarely takes long to complete, so call us right away when you notice a problem so that you can hopefully avoid an emergency repair and prevent the problem from becoming a more serious issue.
Call Galmiche & Sons for Your HVAC Needs in St. Louis
Whether your heat pump does not turn on in the middle of a cold winter night, or you simply need your regular heating & air conditioning maintenance, give us a call at 314-993-1110.
