It’s typical for your heat pump to generate some noise as it heats or cools your home. Wintertime can make it particularly noisy, since it may go into defrost mode to prevent itself from icing over.
There are a couple of steps you can take to make your heat pump operate more quietly throughout the year.
1. Schedule Biannual Heat Pump Checkups
Heat pump maintenance is tremendously important, because it keeps your manufacturer warranty ongoing. This shields your finances if your heat pump experiences a huge malfunction during your warranty period.
It can also help our technicians uncover tiny problems that can make your heat pump generate more noise. And likely help you not have a pricey repair during intense weather that impacts your comfort.
If little heat pump troubles keep on going undetected, they might make your system stop working in the future. By pinpointing issues like this sooner, our techs can get your heat pump fixed before you really need to rely on it.
Even more important, 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 heating and cooling bills.
Since your heat pump works all year, we advise having this work done twice a year, before summer and before winter.
2. Regularly Put in a New Air Filter
Your residence’s air keeps fresh and clean due to your air filter. When the filter gets clogged, it can cause some issues, including short cycling. This makes your heat pump turn on and off more regularly, need excess energy and could wear it out more rapidly.
Here’s how regularly we recommend replacing 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 frequently.
3. Get in Touch with Phelps Heating & Cooling, Inc. When Your Heat Pump Is Making Strange Noises
Some heat pumps, most often older ones, can produce more noise than others. If you’re hearing extremely loud or odd noises, you should call a heating and cooling company like Phelps Heating & Cooling, Inc. for heat pump repair in Hodgenville.
Here are a couple of noises that are an indication something’s up with your heat pump, how to repair them and when you should call a pro.
Heat Pump Making High-Pitched Noise
If your heat pump is making racket that is giving you a headache, such as screeching or squealing, it’s usually because of the motor. The bearings might be dirty, or the motor might be breaking down. Regardless, you need to have a professional check it out.
Heat Pump Making Buzzing Sounds
Buzzing noises are regularly because of electrical components, which should be inspected by a licensed HVAC pro.
Heat Pump Making Hissing Noise
If your heat pump is hissing, several spots could be the issue. You could have a crack in your air ducts somewhere, which means conditioned air is escaping and your residence will be less comfy due to this. A hissing sound might also mean your heat pump is experiencing a refrigerant leak, which is an emergency. Your system relies on refrigerant to transfer heat, and when there’s inadequate fluid, you could cause serious damage to your heat pump. Contact us at 270-358-3167 immediately for assistance.
Like we covered earlier, the majority of heat pump issues can be uncovered and addressed during biannual tune-ups. While we’re at your residence doing repairs, don’t forget to inquire about scheduling your next maintenance appointment.
You should get peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. When your heat pump is producing more noise than it should or unfamiliar sounds, contact us at 270-358-3167 to schedule your appointment right away.
