It’s expected for your heat pump to make some noise as it heats or cools your home. Wintertime can make it even more noisy, since it may switch to defrost mode to avoid freezing over.
There are a few things you can do to make your heat pump operate more quietly throughout the year.
1. Request Biannual Heat Pump Tune-Ups
Heat pump maintenance is extremely important, since it keeps your manufacturer warranty valid. This protects your finances if your heat pump has a big malfunction during your warranty period.
It can also help our professionals discover little problems that can make your heat pump generate more noise. And possibly help you avoid a costly repair during extreme weather that affects your comfort.
If minor heat pump troubles continue to go undiscovered, they can make your system malfunction in the future. By fixing troubles like this early, our pros can get your heat pump fixed before you truly need to depend on it.
Even more crucial, having a specialist clean and lubricate your heat pump’s moving parts may make it more efficient. This could help you spend less on your energy expenses.
Since your heat pump operates throughout the year, we recommend having this tune-up done biannually, before summer and before winter.
2. Regularly Install a New Air Filter
Your home’s air remains fresh and clean because of your air filter. When the filter starts to be clogged, it can cause some issues, such as short cycling. This makes your heat pump turn on and off more often, use excess energy and might wear it out more rapidly.
Here’s how regularly we suggest 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. Contact Speedy Air Conditioning When Your Heat Pump is Making Weird Noises
Some heat pumps, usually older ones, can produce more noise than others. If you’re experiencing extremely loud or odd noises, you should get in touch with a heating and cooling company like Speedy Air Conditioning for heat pump repair in Naples.
Here are several noises that are a sign something’s off with your heat pump, how to fix them and when you should contact a pro.
Heat Pump Making High-Pitched Noise
If your heat pump is making racket that is giving you a headache, including screeching or squealing, it’s usually tied to the motor. The bearings might be dirty, or the motor could be breaking down. 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 tech.
Heat Pump Making Hissing Noise
If your heat pump is hissing, a few areas could be suspect. You could have a leak in your air ducts somewhere, which means conditioned air is leaking and your residence will be less cozy due to this. A hissing sound could also mean your heat pump has a refrigerant leak, which is an emergency. Your system relies on refrigerant to transfer heat, and when there’s inadequate fluid, you could risk serious damage to your heat pump. Contact us at 239-244-3439 right away for help.
Like we covered before, a lot of heat pump problems can be uncovered and taken care of during regular maintenance. While our professionals are at your residence doing repairs, don’t forget to ask about scheduling your next maintenance appointment.
You should get quiet, energy-efficient comfort. When your heat pump is creating more noise than it should or sounds you don’t recognize, contact us at 239-244-3439 to book your appointment immediately.