Should My Heat Pump in Kinston, NC, Constantly Run?

If the outdoor temperature is below 30 or above 100 degrees, your heat pump may run constantly to reach your thermostat’s setting. However, if it runs nonstop even when outside temperatures are milder, something might be wrong with the system. We’ll explain some issues that can cause your HVAC system in Kinston, NC, to run without shutting off.

Low Refrigerant Levels

Your heat pump cools or heats your home by moving heat indoors or outdoors using a refrigerant as a heat transfer medium. The system needs enough refrigerant to work properly. It’ll struggle to move enough heat without sufficient refrigerant. As a result, it’ll run longer to achieve your set thermostat temperature.

A drop in refrigerant level is a clear sign of leaks in the system. Proactive maintenance checks by an HVAC professional can identify and repair leaks in time and avoid extensive system damage.

Condenser Coils Have Clogs

During a cooling cycle, your system absorbs heat from your home, moves it to the condenser unit and releases it through the unit’s coils. In a heating cycle, the system draws heat from the outdoor air through these coils and moves it indoors.

If the condenser unit has foreign materials like debris, dust, leaves or sticks that form a clog, your heat pump will have difficulty absorbing or releasing heat into or out of your home. This inefficient heat transfer may cause your system to keep running longer to cool or heat your home.

Undersized Heat Pump

If you have a new system that runs nonstop without effectively cooling or heating your home, it’s likely too small for the space. When a heat pump is too small for the space to cool or heat effectively, it’ll continuously run with little success.

Your HVAC system shouldn’t run continuously. Call J & J Mechanical, Inc. for heat pump repair services if your system has issues.

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