SOLVED: RUUD A/C is not heating

Most of the homeowners purchase air conditioning systems to cool their homes in the summer heat, without thinking whether the air conditioner can warm the air. In the future, the cold season sets in, and it becomes uncomfortable in the apartments. Here, many people think about whether the air conditioner heats up in winter, and how they can use it for this purpose. Sure, we note that the heating function is not available in every HVAC system, and first of all, they are designed to cool the air in summer. Heating capability is determined by the presence of a four-way valve in the outdoor unit. Without it, the refrigerant can only move in one direction, which means that the indoor unit will only produce cold air. To understand the indispensability of this valve, you need to figure out how the air conditioner heats up. The main task of a split system in winter is to increase the air temperature in the room. With light frosts, such a scheme of work is quite effective, but in severe frost, many conditioner systems can deteriorate after a few minutes of operation or they will slowly fail. Therefore, when asked whether an air conditioner can warm winter air in a 20-degree frost, the answer of specialists is unequivocal - no. But in the off-season, this option is quite acceptable if the apartment has become cold enough. If your RUUD air conditioner refuses to blow hot air, there are not many parts which can lead to this scenario. The first one is a thermostat. Electronic thermostats are easy to understand. They function similarly to a small computer, using sensors to determine whether or not your home is at the right temperature. They also provide features and benefits like programmable settings and wifi capabilities allowing you to keep your home at a different temperature during the day or at night whether you are at home or away. Thermostats automatically read changes in temperature. When you want a fixed temperature, the thermostat will control the HVAC system in an attempt to keep the same temperature throughout the day until you change the setting. Obviously, if the thermostat of your RUUD air conditioner is defective, the whole unit is not able to work properly. Check the switches on the thermostat. Ensure the thermostat is turned to the “on” position. Remove old batteries from programmable thermostats, if applicable. Replace the old batteries with fresh ones to ensure the thermostat has power. Position yourself by the thermostat and have an assistant stand next to the furnace. Change the thermostat setting to heat. Use a set of walkie-talkies to communicate between the furnace and the thermostat if necessary. A furnace responds immediately to a thermostat, while an A/C unit may have a delayed response. You can check the unit yourself with the help of your family members or delegate the deal to a Pro. Notice please that your air conditioner is an expensive appliance. It requires a detailed diagnostic and cleaning.