At the start of every winter, we all have the little checklists that we go through to ensure that we can stomach whatever the weather throws at us. At the top of the list is ensuring that the heating system is properly functioning because, without that, you are set for a miserable holiday season. Your heating system, just like any other appliance in the house, will give you a few warning signs that it is not 100% fit and you should be able to take note of these signs early enough before it is too late.
As we’ve already mentioned, before your heat pump completely gives up on you, you should be able to notice a few signs in advance and act on it because the sooner you get a heat pump repair, the less damage it incurs and consequently the lower the repair costs will be. So here are some of those indicators:
Unusually High Energy Bills
Obviously, your electric bills won’t be the same from January to December as there is always a slight variation. However, these variations don’t tend to be massive, and there’s always that average number that your bill will play about. When you notice that the energy bills have skyrocketed from one month to another, and you haven’t made any significant changes to your energy consumption behaviors, like for example purchasing a new appliance, then you should be concerned. A broken part on your heat pump could be reducing its efficiency and therefore causing it to consume an unusual amount of energy. The best thing to do is call a professional HVAC company, and they will be able to do the heat pump reparations for you.
Unusual Noises
Yes, heat pumps make a lot of noise when they are running, but when the regular humming sound is supplanted by occasional bubbling, screeching, rattling or even banging noises, then it might be time to call a reliable HVAC technician. Different things could be causing the noises such as a loose fan belt or poorly lubricated motors so it is best to leave it to the experts because they might know exactly what could be the problem. Leaving the heating repair too late might cause irreversible damage to your system, and that is why it is critical that you do it as soon as possible.
Strange Smells
A well-functioning heating system shouldn’t be emitting any weird smells whatsoever. Some of the kind of smells synonymous with a broken heating system are burning smells and sometimes rotting. For a burning smell, it goes without saying that one of the components of your heating system is burning and needs immediate attention before it gets worse. A rotting smell, on the other hand, could be one of two things; either molds are starting to grow within the system, or an animal crawled up inside. Whichever the case is, immediate attention is necessary. Give us a call at: 407-809-1770
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