The problem is that the heat will only work properly in the 'emergency' position. In normal operating mode, the unit will kick on when the temperature in the home drops only 1 degree and then blow cool air until the temp drops another 3 or 4 degrees before kicking in the actual heat. In 'emergency' the unit functions perfect......any suggestions to remedy this problem? Thanks!
2007-04-07 11:35:03 · 6 answers · asked by Heath B 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Most of the time this problem happens because the outside unit is not running when thermostat tells it to come on or there is a freon leak and it is running but not making any heat....check and see if it works on cool properly...
2007-04-07 14:57:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I had this problem for a while it turned ouy to be low on freon(it was new as well), but it could also be too cold out side for the heat pump to pull heat from the air. Another thing is that new system sometimes have a dual stage compressor, and if you dont hook up the thermostat wires right the system will not engage the heat pump at all. Good luck
2007-04-07 13:45:25 · answer #2 · answered by Jessie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Heat pumps are dependent on the outside temperature to obtain heating and cooling. If the temp is close to freezing, then you will have to rely on the emergency heat to come on. This emergency heat is the same as an electric furnace. The only other thing would be if you are low on freon. If you aren't happy or have a question, call the people that put it in and ask.
2007-04-07 11:46:35 · answer #3 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What is the outside temperature while this is happening? The "emergency" heating on alot of these heat pumps are actually electric heaters that get turned on and off as need be. It may be too cold outside for your pump to heat the living space without being backed up by the emergency heaters.
2007-04-07 11:41:48 · answer #4 · answered by vagpenisdude 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will need 18-8 thermostat wire if you have a new digital stat red -rc rh ,green -g, white-w2 with jumper e, yellow-y orange- o blue -c---common, air-handler -and outside unit just matchthe wires green does not get hooked outside
2016-04-01 02:42:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must just like to worry. If it's new call the company that installed it. Then ask them what is wrong-not us.
2007-04-08 03:47:32 · answer #6 · answered by mountainriley 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋