It’s expected for your heat pump to make some noise as it heats or cools your house. Wintertime can make it even more noisy, since it could switch to defrost mode to avoid frosting over.
There are a couple of 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 tremendously important, because it keeps your manufacturer warranty ongoing. This keeps your finances in tact if your heat pump experiences a huge issue during your warranty period.
It can also help our professionals uncover small problems that can make your heat pump noisier. And possibly help you avoid an expensive repair during severe weather that impacts your comfort.
If little heat pump problems keep on going unnoticed, they may make your system stop working later. By fixing issues like this early, our professionals can get your heat pump fixed before you surely need to rely on it.
Even more crucial, having a pro clean and lubricate your heat pump’s moving components could make it more efficient. This could help you spend less on your energy expenses.
Since your heat pump runs all year, we recommend having this service done twice annually, before summer and before winter.
2. Regularly Put in a New Air Filter
Your home’s air keeps fresh and clean as a result of your air filter. When the filter becomes clogged, it can result in several issues, like short cycling. This makes your heat pump turn on and off more often, need more energy and can wear it out more quickly.
Here’s how regularly we recommend changing your air filter:
- Flat filter: Once a month
- Pleated filter: Every three months
If you have allergies or pets, you could need to change the filter more often.
3. Get in Touch with All Solutions Heating & Cooling When Your Heat Pump Is Making Weird Noises
Some heat pumps, usually older ones, can generate more noise than others. If you’re hearing exceedingly loud or weird noises, you should call a heating and cooling company like All Solutions Heating & Cooling for heat pump repair in Portland.
Here are several noises that are a sign something’s wrong with your heat pump, how to fix them and when you should contact a pro.
Heat Pump Making High-Pitched Noise
If your heat pump is making noises that are giving you a headache, such as screeching or squealing, it’s frequently because of the motor. The bearings might be dirty, or the motor might be breaking down. Regardless, you need to have a pro look at it.
Heat Pump Making Buzzing Sounds
Buzzing noises are regularly due to electrical pieces, which should be inspected by a licensed HVAC professional.
Heat Pump Making Hissing Noise
If your heat pump is hissing, a couple of areas could be suspect. You could have a crack in your air ducts somewhere, which means conditioned air is getting loose and your house will be less comfy due to this. A hissing sound might also mean your heat pump has a refrigerant leak, which is an emergency. Your system needs refrigerant to transfer heat, and when the fluid is low, you could cause serious damage to your heat pump. Contact us at 971-245-2459 immediately for help.
Like we discussed earlier, a lot of heat pump problems can be noticed and addressed during regular tune-ups. While our professionals are at your home doing repairs, don’t forget to inquire about scheduling your next maintenance appointment.
You should enjoy peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. When your heat pump is making more noise than it usually does or sounds you don’t recognize, contact us at 971-245-2459 to schedule your appointment now.
