In most discussions of the advantages and benefits that heat pumps provide, you’ll probably hear that they can operate exceptionally quietly. Therefore, you need to treat any loud noises that the heat pump in your Cecil, AL, home makes as harbingers of trouble. Before you can take appropriate action to set things right, though, you need to know about these causes of the more common heat pump noises.
Squealing or Shrieking
These piercing noises will be almost impossible to ignore. A faulty fan motor, fan belt or bearings can often create them. Otherwise, the source of the problem may lie in your heat pump’s compressor.
All these parts play essential roles in your heat pump’s operations. Therefore, squealing or shrieking noises demand an immediate response that includes either professional-grade repair or maintenance services.
Hissing or Gurgling
These noises are among the telltale indicators of a refrigerant leak. Since your heat pump will function poorly if it loses even a small portion of its refrigerant, you’ll need to act to stop all leaks and refill the system as quickly as possible.
However, since refrigerant can be harmful to your health, never try to do these things on your own. Instead, if you suspect that there’s been a leak, shut off your heat pump and request immediate assistance from our experienced HVAC professionals.
Rattling
This noise often suggests that some sort of debris, like pebbles, twigs, acorns or dirt, has found its way into your heat pump and started wreaking havoc and interfering with operations. Strive to remove this debris as soon as possible. Our team will gladly do this for you as part of an annual or semi-annual tuneup.
Remember that other than some humming or short-lived popping, all heat pump noises are troublesome. The sooner you take action to stop them, the better the overall result will be for your home in Cecil, AL. As soon as you hear anything loud and strange, call Air Conditioning by Luquire to ask for our heat pump services.
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