It’s normal for your heat pump to make some noise as it heats or cools your residence. Wintertime can make it particularly noisy, since it could go into defrost mode to prevent itself from frosting over.
There are several approaches you can take to make your heat pump heat and cool more quietly throughout the year.
1. Schedule Regular Heat Pump Maintenance
Heat pump maintenance is very important, since it keeps your manufacturer warranty in place. This shields your finances if your heat pump has a huge malfunction during your warranty period.
It can also help our technicians unearth little troubles that can make your heat pump noisier. And possibly help you not experience a costly repair during intense weather that compromises your comfort.
If little heat pump problems keep on going undetected, they can make your system malfunction down the road. By pinpointing problems like this sooner, our pros can get your heat pump repaired before you surely need it.
Even more critical, having a specialist clean and lubricate your heat pump’s moving components could make it more efficient. This could help you spend less on your utility bills.
Because your heat pump runs all year, we recommend having this tune-up done biannually, before summer and before winter.
2. Regularly Change Your Air Filter
Your house’s air keeps fresh and clean because of your air filter. When the filter becomes clogged, it can result in a few issues, like short cycling. This makes your heat pump turn on and off more often, use more energy and could wear it out faster.
Here’s how often we advise replacing your air filter:
- Flat filter: Once a month
- Pleated filter: Every three months
If you have allergies or pets, you could need to replace the filter more frequently.
3. Get in Touch with Connolly Electric & Mechanical When Your Heat Pump Is Making Weird Noises
Some heat pumps, typically older ones, can produce more noise than others. If you’re noticing very loud or strange noises, you should call a heating and cooling company like Connolly Electric & Mechanical for heat pump repair in Cottonwood & Verde Valley.
Here are a few noises that are a sign something’s up with your heat pump, how to solve them and when you should get in touch with a specialist.
Heat Pump Making High-Pitched Noise
If your heat pump is making noises that are hard on your ears, such as screeching or squealing, it’s often because of the motor. The bearings might be dirty, or the motor may be wearing down. Nevertheless, you need to have a specialist examine it.
Heat Pump Making Buzzing Sounds
Buzzing noises are often because of electrical parts, which should be examined by a licensed HVAC professional.
Heat Pump Making Hissing Noise
If your heat pump is hissing, a few areas could be the issue. You might have a crack in your air ducts in some area, which means conditioned air is getting loose and your house will be less cozy due to this. A hissing sound could also mean your heat pump is experiencing a refrigerant leak, which is an emergency. Your system has to have refrigerant to transfer heat, and when there’s inadequate fluid, you could cause serious damage to your heat pump. Reach us at 928-862-5977 right away for support.
Like we covered previously, a lot of heat pump troubles can be found and taken care of during routine maintenance. While our professionals are at your house doing repairs, don’t forget to inquire about requesting your next maintenance appointment.
You should get peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. When your heat pump is creating more noise than it typically does or unfamiliar sounds, contact us at 928-862-5977 to request your appointment right away.
