It’s not a good thing when one your appliances is tripping your circuit breaker, but having your heat pump cause complications that affect your home comfort is on Cooler Tymes LLC’s list of “Bad Things.” If your heat pump is tripping your circuit breaker, you might need a heat pump repair. Cooler Tymes LLC can help you determine what the exact problem is, but here are some factors we commonly see: overworked heat pumps, short circuits, wiring problems, fan obstructions and compressor malfunctions. Regardless what is going on with your heat pump, if your circuit breaker is tripping, you need to call in a qualified technician.
Overworked Heat Pump
Heat pumps become overworked for a number of reasons, but they’re typically preventable. Dirty air filters or outside units and blocked or closed vents are often to blame—and those problems can be easily identified and remedied during a preventive maintenance visit. If those aren’t the reason for your heat pump trouble, Cooler Tymes LLC can help you out by executing a heat pump repair.
Short Circuits
If you have a short circuit in your heat pump, it will trip the breaker immediately when you turn it on. If you think you have a short circuit in your heat pump, call Cooler Tymes LLC right away for a heat pump repair. Short circuits can be very hazardous, causing fires or other serious damages.
Wiring Problems
Faulty installation or loose connections can cause your heat pump to short circuit and trip your circuit breaker. Regardless of how they got that way, loose wires can cause your heat pump to overheat and trip your circuit. Your Cooler Tymes LLC expert can find and tighten any loose connections and make sure your heat pump is operating safely.
Fan Obstructions
If the fan motor of your outdoor unit locks up, it could trip your circuit breaker. Sometimes this fan, which circulates air over refrigerant coils, will become blocked or malfunction and might cause your circuit breaker to trip.
Compressor Malfunctions
If your compressor is aging or starts to malfunction, it could trip your circuit breaker. This happens when the compressor attempts to pull in too much current to start itself up.
If your circuit breaker is tripping, give Cooler Tymes LLC a call at 623-208-6444 right away. We want to keep your Litchfield Park home and family safe and comfortable.