Heat pump manufacturers design various heat pumps to satisfy different temperature needs. If you install a system with a temperature regulation capacity that doesn’t match your indoor temperature needs, you’ll experience problems. Let’s discuss signs you’ll see when a heat pump in Yulee, FL, isn’t the right size for your home.
Running Constantly
A heat pump that’s too small will run constantly as it tries to meet the set temperature on the thermostat. Running constantly strains your system’s components, resulting in accelerated wear and tear and increased repair costs.
Multiple issues can make your system run constantly. Therefore, before you replace your system assuming that it’s the wrong size for your home, request a professional service technician to inspect it to determine the exact problem causing it to run continuously.
Short-Cycling Heat Pump
A heat pump that’s too large can heat or cool a home, but it’ll be too powerful for your house and will short cycle. This refers to when a heat pump turns on and off more often than it should. Larger systems may do this if they cool a building faster than they should, which can introduce problems of its own.
High Energy Bills
When your energy bill increases steadily, your heat pump may be the culprit. A heat pump that’s too small consumes excessive energy because it works harder to keep your home warm or cool. Conversely, a heat pump that’;s too large inflates your energy bill because it turns on and off too many times.
Humidity Problems
Heat pumps not the right size for a home can cause humidity problems. If your heat pump is too large for your home, it’ll short cycle. Remember, when a heat pump short cycles, it doesn’t run long enough to remove humidity from your indoor air.
A system that’s not the correct size for a home can cause significant comfort and efficiency issues. Call our HVAC experts at Ed’s Comfort Solutions for all your heating and air conditioning needs. We respond quickly to your calls because your comfort is our priority.
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