Nowadays, most houses have an HVAC unit that serves as the home’s heating and cooling system, designed to keep the home comfortable all-year-round. However, according to experts, some homeowners, especially new ones, often have questions about heat pumps. For instance, why do heat pumps run constantly when the weather gets too cold?
You may find this hard to believe, but unlike older furnaces, which cycle on and off, air conditioning experts say that heat pumps are actually designed to run continuously while they work to maintain a comfortable temperature in your home. This means that a continuously-running heat pump is nothing to worry about, as it’s just doing its job, especially if the outdoor temperature is less than 35 degrees Fahrenheit.
Other Possible Reasons
If you’re certain that the reason why the heat pump is still running isn’t due to cold temperatures, this may indicate a problem with the unit. But before you run off to call a technician to repair or replace your heat pump, experts recommend that you perform a few checks around your house to see if it can be resolved. For example, be sure to inspect your windows and doors to see if there are any cracks that are letting heat out and cold air in. If this is the case, then the heat pump will continue running to achieve a comfortable temperature for your home. If you don’t want it to run continuously, make sure that your home’s windows and doors are tightly closed.
Alternatively, another reason for this is that the thermostat is set to a high temperature. If this occurs, the heat pump will continue working to keep your home at the high temperature to which it’s set.
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