It’s typical for your heat pump to generate some noise as it heats or cools your house. Wintertime can make it particularly noisy, since it might go into defrost mode to avoid freezing over.
There are a couple of steps you can take to make your heat pump run more quietly throughout the year.
1. Schedule Biannual Heat Pump Tune-Ups
Heat pump maintenance is very important, since it keeps your manufacturer warranty ongoing. This keeps your finances in tact if your heat pump has a huge malfunction during your warranty period.
It can also help our technicians discover little problems that can make your heat pump generate more noise. And possibly help you avoid a costly repair during intense weather that affects your comfort.
If minor heat pump problems continue to go unnoticed, they may make your system malfunction in the future. By fixing troubles like this early, our pros can get your heat pump fixed before you surely need to depend on it.
Even more important, having a pro clean and lubricate your heat pump’s moving components may make it more efficient. This could help you spend less on your heating and cooling bills.
Because your heat pump operates year-round, we advise having this tune-up done twice a year, before summer and before winter.
2. Regularly Install a New Air Filter
Your home’s air stays fresh and clean because of your air filter. When the filter gets clogged, it can lead to a couple of problems, such as short cycling. This makes your heat pump turn on and off more frequently, need additional energy and may wear it out more rapidly.
Here’s how often we recommend 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. Call Verona HVAC When Your Heat Pump Is Making Weird Noises
Some heat pumps, usually older ones, can make more noise than others. If you’re experiencing very loud or strange noises, you should call a heating and cooling company like Verona HVAC for heat pump repair in Santa Clarita.
Here are a couple of noises that mean something’s up with your heat pump, how to solve them and when you should call a pro.
Heat Pump Making High-Pitched Noise
If your heat pump is making sound that is hard on your ears, like screeching or squealing, it’s usually due to the motor. The bearings may be dirty, or the motor might be breaking down. Regardless, you need to have a specialist look at it.
Heat Pump Making Buzzing Sounds
Buzzing noises are regularly due to electrical components, which should be inspected by a trained HVAC pro.
Heat Pump Making Hissing Noise
If your heat pump is hissing, a couple of areas could be suspect. You might have a hole in your air ducts in some area, which means conditioned air is leaking and your residence will be less comfortable as a result. A hissing sound might also mean your heat pump is suffering from a refrigerant leak, which is an emergency. Your system has to have refrigerant to transfer heat, and when there isn’t enough fluid, you could risk serious damage to your heat pump. Call us at 818-306-3387 right away for support.
Like we discussed earlier, a lot of heat pump problems can be found and resolved during regular tune-ups. While we’re at your residence doing repairs, don’t forget to inquire about booking your next maintenance appointment.
You should get peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. When your heat pump is creating more noise than it should or sounds you don’t recognize, contact us at 818-306-3387 to schedule your appointment immediately.