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spatial_k

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Okay... so there's no heat in my condo unit and I am fucking COLD. I think the heat pump may be broken, but my thermostat isn't doing anything- even when I turn the fan to on, nothing happens.

Who the hell do I call to fix this?? Freezing my ass off!
 
Open the oven door and turn it on!!

It can act as a source of heat
 
Papi Chulo said:
Open the oven door and turn it on!!

It can act as a source of heat
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And put a fan in front of it, put it on about 200 you'll be surprised how warm it will get in no time.

As for your heat situation: is each unit supplied with it's own hvac unit? (meaning heating and a/c etc) if so, don't bother calling the building manager, it isn't his responsibility. You'll have to call an authorized service tech for your make and model of heat pump if it's new and under warranty. if it is out of warranty then you can call anyone you like (look in the yellow pages).

First thing I'd do is check your breaker panel to make sure you haven't thrown a breaker. The fan is most likely on one circuit, and the heat/ac on another. BTW: is it gas fired? All electric? Does the building supply a source for it to exchange heat with? BTW: if it isn't gas fired, and is ONLY a heat pump (which takes heat or cool out of the outside air and puts it inside) the cooler temps outside can be your problem. Many heat pumps don't work worth shit below -5 C. That is why some systems in condo buildings use a central water system that provides a constant temp for it to either take heat from, or put heat into.
 
In an emergency, you can always go to Wal-Mart and pick up some space heaters for about $50 each.

That should last you until your main heating unit is repaired.

Save the space heaters for future emergency use.
 
Heat Pump

spatial_k said:
Okay... so there's no heat in my condo unit and I am fucking COLD. I think the heat pump may be broken, but my thermostat isn't doing anything- even when I turn the fan to on, nothing happens.

Who the hell do I call to fix this?? Freezing my ass off!
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Sorry about your ass. NO comment on it may come off.

Worked for Westinghouse when they manufactured heat pumps. Very inefficient at these temperatures. Auxiliary heat is usually called for.

If your unit has frozen it's most probably the reversing valve. This is not uncommon.

Sorry but you need a technician and/or Kacy.;)
 
I'll keep you warm!!!

Seriously they said on the weathernetwork the temp in Thunder Bay(where I am) is around -40 but the 'feels like' temp is around -60 :eek:

All I know is the second I stepped out of my hotel I couldnt breath because my lungs were like frozen.

Sorry you lost your heat though..
 
Thought I would throw in a classic British understatement here.

" I say, it is a might chilly out, what??":D
 
tboy said:
And put a fan in front of it, put it on about 200 you'll be surprised how warm it will get in no time.

As for your heat situation: is each unit supplied with it's own hvac unit? (meaning heating and a/c etc) if so, don't bother calling the building manager, it isn't his responsibility. You'll have to call an authorized service tech for your make and model of heat pump if it's new and under warranty. if it is out of warranty then you can call anyone you like (look in the yellow pages).

First thing I'd do is check your breaker panel to make sure you haven't thrown a breaker. The fan is most likely on one circuit, and the heat/ac on another. BTW: is it gas fired? All electric? Does the building supply a source for it to exchange heat with? BTW: if it isn't gas fired, and is ONLY a heat pump (which takes heat or cool out of the outside air and puts it inside) the cooler temps outside can be your problem. Many heat pumps don't work worth shit below -5 C. That is why some systems in condo buildings use a central water system that provides a constant temp for it to either take heat from, or put heat into.
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Thanks for the advice. I actually spent some time last night staring quizzically at the unit, and then thought, hey, maybe I should check the fuses.... replaced them, and the heat went on within a minute. Good thinking, you were right.

Thank god the water was still hot... I spent a lot of time in the shower :)

Thanks all!
 
Yesterday during the day I opened my window in my bedroom as I was in there dusting and once I was finished I went to close my window after I felt everything had settled as I am allergic to dust. I later went to close my window and couldn't so ended up just shoving a blanket in there, but my place is still very warm regardless.
 
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