On a hot summer day in Covington, LA, the last thing you want is a heat pump that isn’t adequately cooling your home. An improperly sized system will cause it to work harder to maintain a comfortable temperature inside your home. Here are four common signs that your heat pump is the wrong size.
1. Short Cycling
Heat pumps that are too large for your home’s needs will cool parts of the house quickly and reach the desired temperature before the cycle completes. This causes the HVAC system to cycle off and on continuously, also known as short cycling. This can cause your AC system to lose efficiency and wear out before its expected lifespan.
2. High Humidity Levels
A properly sized HVAC system uses evaporator coils to collect excessive moisture inside your home and release it to the outside. If it’s too large and shuts off too soon, you may experience higher humidity levels inside the house, or parts of the home will remain warm and humid.
3. Frequent Repairs
An oversized or undersized heat pump works harder than an appropriately sized system. A larger system cycles on and off, while a smaller one runs constantly to try to cool the house. Both scenarios place a lot of strain on your HVAC system, resulting in the need for more frequent service repairs as components wear out or break.
4. Higher Utility Bills
If you are noticing an increase in energy costs after installing a new heat pump, this could be due to an improperly sized system. Short cycling of a system that is too large and constant running of a system that is too small can increase utility costs.
If you notice short cycling, high humidity, frequent repairs or an increase in utility bills, your Covington, LA heat pump may not be the correct size for your home. Contact the HVAC and heat pump experts at Caribbean Breeze Heating & Cooling, and we will evaluate your AC needs and recommend the proper heat pump solution.
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