{"id":4699,"date":"2025-03-10T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.a1mechanical.com\/blog\/?p=4699"},"modified":"2025-03-11T13:44:29","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T17:44:29","slug":"why-isnt-my-heat-pump-heating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.a1mechanical.com\/blog\/heat-pump-service\/why-isnt-my-heat-pump-heating\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Isn\u2019t My Heat Pump Heating?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Your heat pump is a technological marvel. Using the same approach as an air conditioner, it is able to not just cool, but also heat your home. And it\u2019s the heating where it truly excels. There\u2019s no other way to heat a home that\u2019s quite so efficient. But it\u2019s only marvelous as long as it works. What if your heat pump stops heating<\/a> your home? What could have gone wrong? Let\u2019s take a look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Step 1: Power<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First, let\u2019s see if your heat pump is actually receiving power. If it simply isn\u2019t on at all, go to your electrical panel and check for any tripped circuit breakers. This can happen from something as minor as plugging a vacuum into the same circuit that your heat pump is on. If you find a tripped breaker, reset it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Does it work now? Fantastic! Do keep in mind that if it keeps tripping the circuit breaker, even when other things aren\u2019t plugged into the same circuit, it\u2019s a sign of an electrical problem and will need repair. But if this is a one-time occurrence, congratulations, your problem is solved. And if not? It\u2019s on to step 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2: Thermostat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s remarkably easy for a thermostat to be accidentally switched from \u201cheat\u201d to \u201coff\u201d or \u201ccool\u201d or for a vacation setting which uses a lot less energy to be turned out. It might have been the bump of an elbow, a batting cat paw, or a small child who enjoys pushing buttons. Just take a look and see if your thermostat is set the way you intend for it to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3: Air Filter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While it\u2019s rare for a dirty and clogged air filter to completely shut down a heat pump, it is possible! If you haven\u2019t cleaned or replaced your air filter in the last few weeks, or if you\u2019ve got excess dust in your home due to home renovations or spring cleaning, take a look now.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 4: Indoor Unit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a quick and easy check. Did you know your heat pump has an on\/off switch on the indoor unit? Like the thermostat, this could have accidentally been bumped or reset. Just make sure it\u2019s in the \u201con\u201d position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 5: Outdoor Unit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s normal for a bit of frosty buildup to occur on a heat pump\u2019s outdoor unit, but if it\u2019s coated in layers of ice, it simply won\u2019t be able to absorb any heat out there. The ice will act like insulation and keep the air and the refrigerant too well separated. This is a job for an HVAC technician who can defrost the unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 6: Serious Repair Needs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Other potential causes include a faulty reversing valve, a refrigerant leak leading to low refrigerant levels, or an electrical issue. At this point, you simply need to get professional help with your heat pump not heating in East Lansing, MI<\/a>. We\u2019re always happy to be of service!
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Contact A-1 Mechanical Heating & Cooling<\/strong><\/a> for heat pump services in Lansing, MI. Comfort and Character You Can Depend On.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

But it\u2019s only marvelous as long as it works. What if your heat pump stops heating your home? What could have gone wrong? Let\u2019s take a look.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[75],"tags":[139,150],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.a1mechanical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4699"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.a1mechanical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.a1mechanical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.a1mechanical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.a1mechanical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4699"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.a1mechanical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4699\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4703,"href":"https:\/\/www.a1mechanical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4699\/revisions\/4703"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.a1mechanical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4699"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.a1mechanical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4699"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.a1mechanical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4699"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}