How can I force an Amana heat pump to turn on? Is there a way to do it independent of the thermostat?

I have an Amana heat pump. The thermostat ceased to communicate with the heat pump. I replaced the thermostat batteries, which did not help, so I replaced the thermostat. That did not help either. I was wondering if there is a way to force the unit to turn on to see if there is power to the heat pump. I cannot afford a service call right now, so I am trying to help myself. Thank you, BarbaraHow can I force an Amana heat pump to turn on? Is there a way to do it independent of the thermostat?Hi,Barbara

The best way is to check voltage with a multi-meter. You will see a cover on the side of the unit,there will be a large grey wire entering at the bottom of this compartment.The item you are looking for is in there.However first check your breakers,there are two, one for the indoor and one for the outdoor unit. Make sure they both are on. If they are then you have other issues.Many units have a float switch below or behind your hvac filter,if that pan is full of water it will shut the unit off either inside outside or both. If that is the case clean it out ,if you can blow it out with an air hose.You can go outside,find the drain and suck it out ith a shop vac. Beyond that you need someone with electrical experience.There is 220 volts comming into the unit. this can hurt or kill you. Odds are you have voltage.Most indoor units have a 5 amp fuse that can stop the unit. On your thermostat the fan has a auto and a on position,push that to on.If the fan runs after 90 seconds your 24 volt transformer and thermostat are good.If nothing runs your problem very well could be something i've mentioned here.Should the indoor unit run but not the outside you have issues with the condensing unit.This should be checked out by someone with electrical experience,or better yet a hvac tech.Some outside units have a breaker in a small box 0n the house beside the a-c. If this is off ,turn it on if it has a small handle it is a pulltype and is on. The rest of this response requires the above mentioned experienced person.They need to look at the contactor points are they pulled in ? is 220 volts comming in and going out? Is the capacitor good? Some times they are bulged and oil comming out for sure bad other times you have to test them.Is the charge good ? Most units have a low side cut off. Does the unit seem to be running but the compressor is not? Is the fan running to cool the unit? If not it will all shut down.See my point? The first part of my answer you can do,after that you need guages ,tools meters ,and experience. Please do not try that on your own. If you have questions you can e-mail me at yaket2003@yahoo.com. Your question was hard for me to answer as usually i give advice to experienced techs. and i don't want you to get hurt. Good luck GeorgeHow can I force an Amana heat pump to turn on? Is there a way to do it independent of the thermostat?you can remove the wires in the thermostate and touch them together not all of them just 2 at a time til you find the right one, you will not hurt the unit, on mine it is red and blue wire but all are different, if your unit does not turn on then you have a problem with the fuse in your outside breaker box, should be beside the heat pump. Good luck.How can I force an Amana heat pump to turn on? Is there a way to do it independent of the thermostat?remove the outdoor units electrical cover and locate the compressor contactor and push the contacts in with something nonconductive so you dont get shocked. try replacing the fuses in outdoor switch box if there is some in there. check breaker in electrical panel. if indoor fan doesnt come on outdoor unit wont run because on 24volt power

from indoor unit isnt telling it to run. thats is about all you can tryHow can I force an Amana heat pump to turn on? Is there a way to do it independent of the thermostat?Well, I do this for a living and I know that the old saying %26quot;pay me now or pay me later%26quot; , can apply in this case.



There are leathal voltages in your heat pump and there are ways to harm internal parts.



You might as well dig up a $100 bill and let someone who can fix your problem, help you.