My heat pump runs all the time! Is this a problem?
We recently got a question from someone saying that they didn’t know what was wrong, but their heat would not turn off.
In his question he stated the modes of his thermostat which told us he had a heat pump. The reason he thought there was a problem was because it would run all the time, but the air felt cool.
Without being there to diagnose any issue, it sounds like the heat pump is doing what is is supposed to do. The heat pump, especially in the winter, does not blow what feels like “hot” air.
If your heat pump is maintaining the desired temperature you have set on your thermostat, there is likely not a problem.
It might feel like there is cool air coming from vents. It heats your home with warm air that may feel cool since your body temperature is around 98.6 degrees.
This is an efficient way to heat a home especially with high gas prices.
If you prefer the warmer heat feeling from you registers, that will be delivered by your gas furnace.
Keep in mind that when it is extremely cold outside, it is likely that your heat pump does not turn off. It is working hard to heat your home!