Any ideas on what to check?
2006-10-10 14:05:53 · 6 answers · asked by wjhasti 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Actually rashirley, auto is probably referring to the fan, meaning it only comes on when the compressor is running. 1 question I would like to ask is did it stay on for any amount of time or did it just blow hot air for a few seconds? Some systems do this periodically even when it is set to cool. I think it is to defrost the coils, or remove excess condensation, not entirely sure why. Also, did you happen to just install a new thermostat? thermostats made for heat pumps have a switch inside them for the reversing valve. if that switch is in the wrong posistion, then you will get hot air when its cooling and cool air when its heating.
2006-10-10 18:09:05 · answer #1 · answered by spoonman240 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a short in the stat, no other reason have it checked probably a digital and needs replacement, heat pumps work off a refrigerant value that reverses the cycle to produce heat, only the thermostat can give that command, good luck
2006-10-10 21:19:23 · answer #2 · answered by edgarrrw 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The thermostat can not be on both cool and auto.
The Auto setting is for automatic change over from heat to cool.
Cool is for AC only
Heat is for heat only
So if it is really on Auto, then the the thermostat called for heat and your heat pump worked correctly.
2006-10-11 00:31:46 · answer #3 · answered by USMC Rando 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I own an HVAC company in TN and VA. There are a few things that could be the problem. Anything from the stat, to a relay sticking, to a valve problem. The only way to know for sure if this continues is to have a NATE certified technician to come check it out. The reason I am suggesting NATE techs is because you don't have to know anything to call yourself an HVAC tech. If they are NATE certified you know they are legit and know what they are doing. Hope this helps.
2006-10-14 10:07:24 · answer #4 · answered by Jessica 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is likely to be a short.You should get a service call,from a contractor that comes recommended to you.NATE certification is not popular in all parts of the country,you may have difficulty finding someone with it.If your state or local government issues occupational licenses find an HVAC tech who hollds one.I hold one in Connecticut.
2006-10-14 19:01:00 · answer #5 · answered by Scott EThe anode rod inyour hwh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
locate the breaker for your heat pump and turn it off, or unplug it then you should call out your service man.
2006-10-10 21:14:11 · answer #6 · answered by James d 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋