Your heat pump does more than just keep your Hilliard, FL, home comfortable; it also improves indoor air quality and protects your home’s energy efficiency. With that in mind, it’s important to recognize the warning signs that your heat pump needs professional repair.
Strange Noises
A heat pump in good condition should produce only soft clicking sounds when it starts or ends a cycle. You may also hear gentle whirring noises as the blower fan pushes heated or cooled air into the ductwork. Any other noise suggests that your system has faulty components in need of repair services.
Listen for noises such as banging, continuous clicking, hissing, gurgling, and grinding. Loose components cause banging sounds by hitting other parts, while refrigerant leaks create hissing and gurgling noises.
Weird Smells
If you notice any unusual odors coming from your heat pump, it’s a sign something is wrong. A musty smell occurs when biological contaminants grow inside your heat pump, often due to inadequate draining of excess moisture.
Friction between moving parts can cause a burning smell, while circuit board issues and an overheated fan motor may result in a gunpowder odor. Refrigerant leaks can produce a chloroform-like odor.
High Energy Bills
Your heat pump could be the reason for a recent increase in your energy bill. Faulty components cause your heat pump to run longer than necessary, leading to higher electricity consumption.
If you notice any of these signs, don’t ignore them. Contact Ed's Comfort Solutions immediately for professional heating services, including heat pump repair. Our service technicians will inspect all system components to identify the faulty parts and repair them correctly.
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