It’s normal for your heat pump to make some noise as it heats or cools your home. Wintertime can make it particularly noisy, since it could switch to defrost mode to stop itself from freezing over.
There are a few approaches you can take to make your heat pump heat and cool more quietly throughout the year.
1. Request Routine Heat Pump Checkups
Heat pump maintenance is tremendously important, because it keeps your manufacturer warranty in place. This protects your finances if your heat pump has a big problem during your warranty period.
It can also help our professionals uncover small problems that can make your heat pump generate more noise. And possibly help you avoid a costly repair during extreme weather that compromises your comfort.
If small heat pump troubles keep on going undiscovered, they can make your system stop working in the future. By fixing troubles like this sooner, our technicians can get your heat pump working well before you truly need to rely on it.
Even more crucial, having a pro clean and lubricate your heat pump’s moving pieces could make it more efficient. This could help you save more on your energy expenses.
Since your heat pump runs throughout the year, we recommend having this service done twice a year, before summer and before winter.
2. Regularly Install a New Air Filter
Your residence’s air remains fresh and clean as a result of your air filter. When the filter starts to be clogged, it can cause a few troubles, including short cycling. This makes your heat pump turn on and off more regularly, need additional energy and can wear it out more rapidly.
Here’s how frequently we advise putting in a new air filter:
- Flat filter: Once a month
- Pleated filter: Every three months
If you have allergies or pets, you might need to replace the filter more regularly.
3. Get in Touch with Bigfoot Mechanical When Your Heat Pump Is Making Strange Noises
Some heat pumps, typically older ones, can produce more noise than others. If you’re noticing exceedingly loud or strange noises, you should call a heating and cooling company like Bigfoot Mechanical for heat pump repair in Spokane.
Here are a couple of noises that mean something’s up with your heat pump, how to repair them and when you should contact a professional.
Heat Pump Making High-Pitched Noise
If your heat pump is making sound that is hard on your ears, including screeching or squealing, it’s frequently tied to the motor. The bearings might be dirty, or the motor could be wearing out. Either way, you need to have a specialist inspect it.
Heat Pump Making Buzzing Sounds
Buzzing noises are regularly because of electrical pieces, which should be checked by a licensed HVAC pro.
Heat Pump Making Hissing Noise
If your heat pump is hissing, a couple of areas could be causing trouble. You could have a hole in your air ducts in some area, which means conditioned air is leaking and your home will be less comfy as a result. A hissing sound might also mean your heat pump is experiencing 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 seriously damage your heat pump. Call us at 509-392-8770 now for help.
Like we discussed earlier, a lot of heat pump troubles can be noticed and resolved during biannual service. While we’re at your home doing repairs, don’t forget to ask about scheduling your next maintenance appointment.
You should enjoy calm, energy-efficient comfort. When your heat pump is producing more noise than it typically does or odd sounds, contact us at 509-392-8770 to request your appointment immediately.
