It’s expected for your heat pump to make some noise as it heats or cools your residence. Wintertime can make it particularly noisy, since it could switch to defrost mode to stop itself from frosting over.
There are a few things you can do to make your heat pump heat and cool more quietly all year-round.
1. Book Regular Heat Pump Tune-Ups
Heat pump maintenance is tremendously important, because it keeps your manufacturer warranty in place. This keeps your finances in tact if your heat pump has a major problem while it’s under warranty.
It can also help our professionals uncover small issues that can make your heat pump louder. And possibly help you not experience a pricey repair during extreme weather that affects your comfort.
If small heat pump troubles continue to go undetected, they can make your system malfunction down the road. By finding problems like this early, our professionals can get your heat pump fixed before you truly need to depend on it.
Even more important, having a specialist clean and lubricate your heat pump’s moving pieces may make it more efficient. This could help you spend less on your utility bills.
As your heat pump works throughout the year, we advise having this service done twice annually, before summer and before winter.
2. Regularly Install a New Air Filter
Your home’s air keeps fresh and clean as a result of your air filter. When the filter starts to be clogged, it can cause several problems, like short cycling. This makes your heat pump turn on and off more regularly, consume additional energy and could wear it out more rapidly.
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 get a new filter more frequently.
3. Contact Marios Air Conditioning When Your Heat Pump Is Making Odd Noises
Some heat pumps, most often older ones, can make more noise than others. If you’re experiencing exceedingly loud or strange noises, you should get in touch with a heating and cooling company like Marios Air Conditioning for heat pump repair in Thousand Palms.
Here are a couple of noises that mean something’s off with your heat pump, how to solve them and when you should get in touch with a pro.
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 often tied to the motor. The bearings could be dirty, or the motor might be wearing out. Either way, you need to have a pro check it out.
Heat Pump Making Buzzing Sounds
Buzzing noises are often tied to electrical components, which should be examined by a licensed HVAC pro.
Heat Pump Making Hissing Noise
If your heat pump is hissing, a couple of spots could be suspect. You may have a leak in your air ducts in some spot, which means conditioned air is leaking and your house will be less comfortable as a result. A hissing sound may also mean your heat pump has a refrigerant leak, which is an emergency. Your system needs refrigerant to transfer heat, and when there isn’t enough fluid, you could cause serious damage to your heat pump. Reach us at 760-314-4766 immediately for assistance.
Like we mentioned earlier, many heat pump issues can be found and resolved during routine tune-ups. While our professionals are at your home completing repairs, don’t forget to inquire about requesting your next maintenance appointment.
You should enjoy quiet, energy-efficient comfort. When your heat pump is creating more noise than it usually does or unfamiliar sounds, contact us at 760-314-4766 to request your appointment now.