It’s normal for your heat pump to create some noise as it heats or cools your residence. Wintertime can make it especially noisy, since it might switch to defrost mode to avoid icing over.
There are a couple of approaches you can take to make your heat pump heat and cool more quietly throughout the year.
1. Request Biannual Heat Pump Checkups
Heat pump maintenance is extremely important, since it keeps your manufacturer warranty in place. This keeps your finances in tact if your heat pump has a big issue while it’s under warranty.
It can also help our techs discover little troubles that can make your heat pump noisier. And likely help you not have a pricey repair during intense weather that impacts your comfort.
If little heat pump issues continue to go undetected, they may make your system malfunction down the road. By discovering issues like this sooner, our techs can get your heat pump working well before you truly need to depend on it.
Even more crucial, having a specialist clean and lubricate your heat pump’s moving parts might make it more efficient. This could help you conserve more on your energy costs.
Since your heat pump works year-round, we suggest having this service done biannually, before summer and before winter.
2. Regularly Change Your Air Filter
Your residence’s air remains fresh and clean because of your air filter. When the filter starts to be clogged, it can result in several issues, like short cycling. This makes your heat pump turn on and off more often, consume additional energy and could wear it out more rapidly.
Here’s how often we suggest changing your air filter:
- Flat filter: Once a month
- Pleated filter: Every three months
If you have allergies or pets, you may need to get a new filter more regularly.
3. Get in Touch with Pepper AC & Heat When Your Heat Pump Is Making Strange Noises
Some heat pumps, usually older ones, can make more noise than others. If you’re hearing very loud or odd noises, you should contact a heating and cooling company like Pepper AC & Heat for heat pump repair in Justin.
Here are a few noises that mean something’s up with your heat pump, how to solve them and when you should call a professional.
Heat Pump Making High-Pitched Noise
If your heat pump is making sound that is hard on your ears, like screeching or squealing, it’s often tied to the motor. The bearings might be dirty, or the motor may be breaking down. Either way, you need to have a professional check it out.
Heat Pump Making Buzzing Sounds
Buzzing noises are often due to electrical components, which should be inspected by a certified HVAC technician.
Heat Pump Making Hissing Noise
If your heat pump is hissing, a few spots could be the problem. You could have a leak in your air ducts somewhere, which means conditioned air is getting loose and your home will be less comfy because of this. A hissing sound might also mean your heat pump is suffering from a refrigerant leak, which is an emergency. Your system needs refrigerant to transfer heat, and when the fluid is low, you could seriously damage your heat pump. Call us at 940-202-1184 now for assistance.
Like we covered earlier, a lot of heat pump problems can be caught and resolved during regular tune-ups. While we’re at your residence finishing repairs, don’t forget to check with us about scheduling your next maintenance appointment.
You should enjoy calm, energy-efficient comfort. When your heat pump is producing more noise than it should or odd sounds, contact us at 940-202-1184 to schedule your appointment right away.
