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(619) 541-8118Heat pumps are an excellent choice for efficient home heating systems. Heat pumps function by pulling warm air from the atmosphere outside your house and pumping it into your home. Heat pumps also function as air conditioners in the summer, taking cool air from outside and circulating it around your home to lower internal temps.
Besides being some of the most efficient systems, you still need heat pump repairs from time to time. Like any other appliance, the earlier you resolve issues, the less likely your system will suffer secondary damage. Big City HVAC & Appliance Repair understands how much you depend on your heat pump for everyday comfort. You can rely on our timely and affordable heat pump system repair services to never go a day without your heat pump.
Not sure whether your heat pump requires repair? Watch out for these telltale signs. If you notice any of these signs, do not hesitate to contact a heat pump repair service in your area.
1. Short Cycling
Short cycling refers to when your heat pump switches on and off more frequently than usual. Instead of switching off after attaining the set internal temperature, your pump may run continuously. Short cycling indicates that your system requires heat pump repair.
2. Unusual Noises
You may pick up rattling, flapping, or screeching sounds when your heat pump runs. Unusual noises may indicate anything from loose fan belts to non-lubricated fan motors. Contact our HVAC services to check if you need your heat pump repair service.
3. Inadequate Heating
Your heat pump is on, but you are still shivering. Maybe you no longer get the temperature you set on the thermostat. If your heat pump is no longer supplying enough heat, it may point to refrigerant leakage, a problem with the fan motor, or a thermostat issue. Your local heating repair services can diagnose and get your heat pump repaired.
4. Unusual smells
Musty or rotting smells from your heat pump indicate a clogged condensate line or debris buildup on the evaporator coil. A burning smell should cause an alarm due to the potential fire risk. A burning smell indicates the failure of some electrical components. Turn off your pump and contact the heat pump repair service to examine and fix the issue.
5. Interrupted Airflow
Poor airflow may result from clogged or punctured ducts. If your ducts are okay, the pump itself may be the cause. It could be dirty air filters, dirty coils, or the outside unit is malfunctioning. Contact us and our heat pump repair technicians will take care of it.
6. Water Leakage
Promptly attend to water pooling around your heat pump or condenser unit and any other leakage signs. It may be anything from refrigerant leakage, condenser drain blockage, or frozen evaporator coils.
7. Higher Utility Bills
Have you noticed that your utility bills have skyrocketed, but your comfort is deteriorating? You may want to get heat pump repair professionals to have it checked. A faulty heat pump works extra hard to keep the set temperatures, consuming more power.
Our heat pump repair technicians have experience repairing all types and brands of heat pumps. The most common heat pump we repair is the Air Source heat pump. Other types we repair include:
Heat pumps work in conjunction with other heating and cooling systems, and it is challenging to pinpoint heat pump repair issues. We advise you to engage heating services experts whenever you need heat pump repair services. Our team of factory-trained and licensed heat pump system repair experts is ready to diagnose and fix your heat pump. We offer comprehensive heat pump repair and maintenance services in San Diego County and the surrounding areas. Contact us today to book heat pump repair services or call (691) 473 2984 to speak to an expert.
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From our very first interaction with BigCity, we were impressed. Everyone was extremely knowledgeable, thorough, friendly and honest. We entertained multiple HVAC companies to perform the services needed but BigCity’s experience was better than anyone else. They did a wonderful job. They are local and and very responsive.
From our very first interaction with BigCity, we were impressed. Everyone was extremely knowledgeable, thorough, friendly and honest. We entertained multiple HVAC companies to perform the services needed but BigCity’s experience was better than anyone else. They did a wonderful job. They are local and and very responsive.
A comprehensive heat pump repair service may include all or some of the following, depending on your pump’s specific issues.
Your heat pump may stop working properly due to one or more of the following reasons:
Our heat pump repair technicians will run a complete diagnosis to determine why your heat pump stopped working correctly.
Heat pump repair cost depends on several factors, like the type and size of your heat pump and the type and number of repairs it takes to get it running normally.
It will cost you $250 to $950 to repair the most common heat pump problems. The average heat pump repair cost is about $650, equivalent to replacing a mid-sized unit blower motor. On the lower end, it will cost you below $100 to recharge the refrigerant for a small heat pump, while it may cost up to $3500 to replace the compressor of a large unit.
Yes. Simple heat pump repairs like replacing air filters, recharging refrigerant fluid, or replacing the blower motor are justifiable. A straightforward way to determine if it is worth repairing your broken heat pump involves two primary considerations:
The cost of heat pump repairs – A new heat pump unit costs between $4000 and $7000 depending on size and installations costs. On the other hand, compressor replacement for a large pump costs about $3500 on average. If the heat pump repair costs more than half the price of a new system, it is more economical to go for a new heat pump.
Big City offers heat pump repair services not only the city of San Diego but also the surrounding towns such as La Mesa, Alpine, Lakeside, Coronado, Poway, Chula Vista, Carlsbad, Encinitas, San Marcos, Solana Beach, Santee, La Jolla, El Cajon, Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe, Ramona, and Lemon Groove.