It’s normal for your heat pump to create some noise as it heats or cools your house. Wintertime can make it even more noisy, since it could go into defrost mode to prevent itself from freezing over.
There are a couple of approaches you can take to make your heat pump operate more quietly all year-round.
1. Schedule Regular Heat Pump Tune-Ups
Heat pump maintenance is tremendously important, as it keeps your manufacturer warranty in place. This protects your finances if your heat pump has a major problem during your warranty period.
It can also help our techs unearth little troubles that can make your heat pump louder. And likely help you not experience a pricey repair during intense weather that impacts your comfort.
If small heat pump problems continue to go unnoticed, they can make your system break down later. By pinpointing problems like this sooner, our technicians can get your heat pump repaired before you really need it.
Even more important, having a professional clean and lubricate your heat pump’s moving pieces could make it more efficient. This could help you save more on your heating and cooling expenses.
As your heat pump works all year, we recommend having this tune-up done twice annually, 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 starts to be clogged, it can cause a few issues, such as short cycling. This makes your heat pump turn on and off more regularly, use additional energy and could wear it out faster.
Here’s how frequently we advise 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 often.
3. Contact 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 hearing exceedingly loud or weird noises, you should call 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 repair them and when you should get in touch with a pro.
Heat Pump Making High-Pitched Noise
If your heat pump is making sound that is giving you a headache, such as screeching or squealing, it’s often because of the motor. The bearings might be dirty, or the motor may be wearing down. Regardless, you need to have a professional examine it.
Heat Pump Making Buzzing Sounds
Buzzing noises are frequently tied to electrical parts, which should be examined 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 gap in your air ducts in some area, which means conditioned air is getting loose and your house will be less comfy because of that. A hissing sound may 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’s inadequate fluid, you could seriously damage your heat pump. Contact us at 512-355-1482 immediately for support.
Like we discussed earlier, a lot of heat pump problems can be found and addressed during biannual service. While our professionals are at your house finishing repairs, don’t forget to ask about scheduling your next maintenance appointment.
You deserve to enjoy quiet, energy-efficient comfort. When your heat pump is creating more noise than it typically does or odd sounds, contact us at 512-355-1482 to schedule your appointment now.
