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A heat pump in Hemphill County has been running against a steady pattern of severe weather, and that load shows up in the components that carry the most strain. 161 severe weather events were recorded in Hemphill County, Texas between 2015 and 2024. At that rate, compressor wear and refrigerant line fatigue are what a contractor checks first, because the system has been cycling hard through repeated weather events rather than mild, steady seasons. Age and installation quality still matter, but the weather record here is real enough that a contractor cannot set it aside when building a repair diagnosis.
Ductwork laid in for one generation of equipment and then handed to the next carries its own set of problems. Half the homes in Hemphill County, Texas were built in 1975 or earlier (2020-2024 ACS 5-year). A heat pump that has been running in a house that old has likely been adapted into a duct system built around something else, and the seals, joints, and insulation in that ductwork reflect that history. When a contractor opens the system expecting a refrigerant or electrical fault, the duct run feeding it is often where the actual performance loss lives.
The Parts of a Heat Pump a Contractor Checks First
The outdoor unit sits outside the house and holds the compressor and the outdoor coil. The compressor is the part contractors reach for first when a system stops heating or cooling altogether, since a failed compressor leaves the whole system dead. The outdoor coil moves heat in or out of the refrigerant, and a damaged or dirty coil shows up as poor performance rather than a full shutdown.
The air handler lives inside the house, usually in a closet, attic, or utility room, and it pushes conditioned air through the home. Inside it sits the indoor coil, which is a common source of refrigerant leaks, and the blower motor, which a contractor checks when airflow feels weak. The reversing valve, also inside the refrigerant circuit, is what lets the system shift between heating and cooling, and a stuck valve is a frequent reason a heat pump blows the wrong temperature air.
The drawing shows the general layout of a heat pump system, and a licensed contractor determines which parts apply and what condition they are in for your specific house.
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161 severe weather events were recorded in Hemphill County, Texas between 2015 and 2024.
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, bulk CSV export, events 2015-01-01 through 2024-12-31.Half the homes in Hemphill County, Texas were built in 1975 or earlier (2020-2024 ACS 5-year).
U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year EstimatesHemphill County, Texas holds 1,763 housing units (2020-2024 ACS 5-year).
U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year EstimatesOwners occupy 71.1% of the occupied homes in Hemphill County, Texas (2020-2024 ACS 5-year).
U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year EstimatesCodes & Standards Governing Heat Pump Repair in Hemphill County, Texas1 sourced rules & standards
Licensing and Legal Requirements in Hemphill County, Texas
In Texas a person may not engage in air conditioning and refrigeration contracting unless that person holds a license issued under the state air conditioning and refrigeration contractor law.
Severe Weather Events in Hemphill County
Weather puts real stress on heat pump systems, which run year-round to move heat in and out of a home regardless of what is happening outside. How often conditions turn severe in Hemphill County shapes how hard that equipment works and how often it needs attention from a local contractor.
161 severe weather events, 2015–2024. Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database.