McMinnville Ductless Mini-split Professional
Ductless mini-split systems are a great option for homeowners who don’t have existing ducting in their homes. These units simply go on the wall, ceiling, or floor and provide efficient heating without the need for air vents and ducting. While mini-split units will typically last anywhere between 10 and 15 years, they can experience issues over their lifespan.
Some of the most common issues that homeowners experience with their ductless mini-split units include the following.
- Odd smells
- Weird noises
- Inefficient heating
- No heat
- Won’t turn on
Refrigerant is one of the most common problems with ductless systems. Unfortunately, over time, pinhole leaks can develop in your refrigerant lines, and refrigerant can even leak out of loose connections. When your system doesn’t have enough refrigerant, it won’t be able to successfully transfer enough heat to condition your home. Our professional team at Home Comfort Inc. HVAC company can seal up the leaks and recharge your refrigerant.
Another component of your system that may experience issues is your coils. As your heat pump works, its coils will accumulate unwanted debris and grime. Without regular cleaning, the grime can get so thick that the refrigerant inside the coil is less able to absorb or release heat from the air. That makes the whole system work harder than necessary, straining it and using additional electricity.
As you’d see with central systems, mini-splits have thermometers on each indoor unit so that they know when to turn on and off. If any of these sensors malfunctions, you might end up with fluctuating temperatures or a system that doesn’t work when you need it to.
Another common culprit of many mini-split issues is a faulty starter capacitor. In this case, your mini-split unit will fail to turn on. The starter capacitor is responsible for giving the compressor inside your outdoor condenser unit the jolt of energy it needs to start up. Without this jolt, the compressor won’t be able to run, and your system won’t be able to heat.
The compressor for your heat pump is responsible for circulating refrigerant throughout the indoor mini-split units and the outdoor condenser unit. Unfortunately, this compressor can experience issues from time to time that prevent it from functioning. Some common signs of a compressor issue include inadequate heating, odd operational noise, and your system simply not turning on at all.
