Nothing lasts forever without needing repairs, not even the heat pump for your HVAC system. You may wonder if you should schedule a repair. Here are five telltale signs that the heat pump in your Frostburg, MD, home needs attention from an HVAC service technician:
Higher Electrical Bills
When they’re working properly, heat pumps consume energy very efficiently, which helps lower your electric bills. A good sign that your heat pump needs repairs is if you experience a significant increase in your energy bill. This jump in power demand indicates that it needs a professional inspection.
Lapsed Maintenance
Heat pumps can’t function to their highest level of efficiency without having some maintenance services performed. Regular maintenance addresses minor problems before they turn into larger issues that need fixing. Even a lapse of maintenance of one year or two could create the need for repairs.
Odd or Excessive Noise
Heat pumps aren’t known for operating loudly, which means you’ll know something is wrong if yours starts producing strange or loud noises. Such sounds include rattling, hissing, screeching or groaning. Don’t dismiss these noises as temporary; seek out a professional for immediate assistance.
Strange Smells
While some unpleasant smells are normal, such as the smell of dust burning off after the heat pump turns on, any others need your attention. Other smells may indicate that the system is overheating or that electrical components are burning, which also impacts your home’s indoor air quality.
Uneven Heating
A heat pump should warm the home evenly unless you specifically turn off one or more air handlers. If it isn’t warming your home as it should, then it’s definitely time to call a professional.
If you’re experiencing one or more of the signs above, now’s the time to contact an HVAC service technician. Don’t wait until your heat pump stops working and you’re left in the cold. Contact Cumberland Valley Heating & Air Conditioning today for your heat pump repair needs.
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