It’s typical for your heat pump to create some noise as it heats or cools your home. Wintertime can make it even more noisy, since it might go into defrost mode to prevent itself from frosting over.
There are a few things you can do to make your heat pump heat and cool more quietly throughout the year.
1. Schedule Regular Heat Pump Checkups
Heat pump maintenance is very important, because it keeps your manufacturer warranty ongoing. This protects your finances if your heat pump develops a huge malfunction during your warranty period.
It can also help our pros unearth small problems that can make your heat pump generate more noise. And likely help you avoid a costly repair during extreme weather that compromises your comfort.
If little heat pump problems keep on going undetected, they may make your system malfunction later. By discovering problems like this sooner, our pros can get your heat pump repaired before you really need to depend on it.
Even more crucial, having a professional clean and lubricate your heat pump’s moving pieces could make it more efficient. This could help you conserve more on your utility expenses.
Since your heat pump runs year-round, we advise having this work done biannually, before summer and before winter.
2. Regularly Change Your Air Filter
Your home’s air stays fresh and clean due to your air filter. When the filter becomes clogged, it can cause several problems, including short cycling. This makes your heat pump turn on and off more regularly, consume more energy and might wear it out faster.
Here’s how regularly we advise changing your air filter:
- Flat filter: Once a month
- Pleated filter: Every three months
If you have allergies or pets, you might need to change the filter more often.
3. Get in Touch with Farris Heating & Air When Your Heat Pump Is Making Strange Noises
Some heat pumps, typically older ones, can generate more noise than others. If you’re noticing exceedingly loud or strange noises, you should get in touch with a heating and cooling company like Farris Heating & Air for heat pump repair in Bartlesville.
Here are a couple of noises that mean something’s wrong with your heat pump, how to solve them and when you should call a professional.
Heat Pump Making High-Pitched Noise
If your heat pump is making sound that is giving you a headache, including screeching or squealing, it’s usually due to the motor. The bearings could be dirty, or the motor might be wearing out. Nevertheless, you need to have a professional inspect it.
Heat Pump Making Buzzing Sounds
Buzzing noises are regularly tied to electrical pieces, which should be inspected by a certified HVAC tech.
Heat Pump Making Hissing Noise
If your heat pump is hissing, a few spots could be off. You might have a gap in your air ducts somewhere, which means conditioned air is getting loose and your home will be less comfy because of 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 isn’t enough fluid, you could cause serious damage to your heat pump. Call us at 918-333-0376 now for support.
Like we discussed earlier, many heat pump problems can be found and taken care of during biannual maintenance. While our pros are at your house doing repairs, don’t forget to check with us about scheduling your next maintenance appointment.
You deserve to enjoy quiet, energy-efficient comfort. When your heat pump is creating more noise than it should or odd sounds, contact us at 918-333-0376 to request your appointment now.