It’s expected for your heat pump to make some noise as it heats or cools your residence. Wintertime can make it especially noisy, since it may go into defrost mode to avoid icing over.
There are several steps you can take to make your heat pump run more quietly no matter the season.
1. Book Biannual Heat Pump Tune-Ups
Heat pump maintenance is tremendously important, since it keeps your manufacturer warranty ongoing. This shields your finances if your heat pump has a major malfunction during the time it’s under warranty.
It can also help our professionals discover small problems 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 troubles continue to go undiscovered, they can make your system malfunction later. By discovering troubles like this ahead of time, our professionals can get your heat pump repaired before you truly need to depend on it.
Even more critical, having a pro clean and lubricate your heat pump’s moving parts could make it more efficient. This could help you conserve more on your heating and cooling expenses.
Because your heat pump operates all year, we recommend having this tune-up done twice a year, before summer and before winter.
2. Regularly Change Your Air Filter
Your house’s air stays fresh and clean due to your air filter. When the filter becomes clogged, it can result in a few troubles, including short cycling. This makes your heat pump turn on and off more frequently, use excess energy and could wear it out faster.
Here’s how often we suggest replacing your air filter:
- Flat filter: Once a month
- Pleated filter: Every three months
If you have allergies or pets, you may need to change the filter more regularly.
3. Call Evenaire Heating & Air Conditioning When Your Heat Pump Is Making Strange Noises
Some heat pumps, most often older ones, can produce more noise than others. If you’re experiencing very loud or weird noises, you should contact a heating and cooling company like Evenaire Heating & Air Conditioning for heat pump repair in Pflugerville.
Here are a few noises that are an indication something’s wrong with your heat pump, how to fix them and when you should call a specialist.
Heat Pump Making High-Pitched Noise
If your heat pump is making noises that are giving you a headache, including screeching or squealing, it’s usually because of the motor. The bearings could be dirty, or the motor may be wearing down. Regardless, you need to have a specialist check it out.
Heat Pump Making Buzzing Sounds
Buzzing noises are frequently due to electrical components, which should be checked by a licensed HVAC pro.
Heat Pump Making Hissing Noise
If your heat pump is hissing, several things could be suspect. You might have a leak in your air ducts in some spot, which means conditioned air is leaking and your residence will be less cozy as a result. A hissing sound could also mean your heat pump is experiencing 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. Contact us at 512-355-1482 now for support.
Like we discussed earlier, many heat pump problems can be caught and addressed during biannual maintenance. While our pros are at your residence doing repairs, don’t forget to check with us about scheduling your next maintenance appointment.
You deserve to enjoy calm, energy-efficient comfort. When your heat pump is creating more noise than it usually does or sounds you don’t recognize, contact us at 512-355-1482 to schedule your appointment now.
