It’s normal for your heat pump to make some noise as it heats or cools your home. Wintertime can make it even more noisy, since it may go into defrost mode to stop itself from icing over.
There are a few things you can do to make your heat pump operate more quietly no matter the season.
1. Book Regular Heat Pump Maintenance
Heat pump maintenance is very important, as it keeps your manufacturer warranty in place. This keeps your finances in tact if your heat pump experiences a major malfunction during the time it’s under warranty.
It can also help our pros unearth little problems that can make your heat pump generate more noise. And potentially help you not have a costly repair during severe weather that impacts your comfort.
If little heat pump troubles keep on going undetected, they can make your system malfunction in the future. By fixing troubles like this early, our professionals can get your heat pump working well before you truly need it.
Even more critical, having a professional clean and lubricate your heat pump’s moving pieces may make it more efficient. This could help you spend less on your utility expenses.
Since your heat pump runs all year, we suggest having this work done twice a year, before summer and before winter.
2. Regularly Put in a New Air Filter
Your home’s air remains fresh and clean due to your air filter. When the filter starts to be clogged, it can result in a couple of troubles, like short cycling. This makes your heat pump turn on and off more often, need more energy and may wear it out more rapidly.
Here’s how often we suggest replacing 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. Contact Fire & Ice HVAC When Your Heat Pump Is Making Strange Noises
Some heat pumps, most often older ones, can result in more noise than others. If you’re hearing exceedingly loud or weird noises, you should get in touch with a heating and cooling company like Fire & Ice HVAC for heat pump repair in Manassas.
Here are several noises that are a sign something’s wrong with your heat pump, how to solve them and when you should get in touch with 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 usually due to the motor. The bearings might be dirty, or the motor could be wearing out. Either way, you need to have a pro inspect it.
Heat Pump Making Buzzing Sounds
Buzzing noises are often because of electrical parts, which should be examined by a trained HVAC tech.
Heat Pump Making Hissing Noise
If your heat pump is hissing, a couple of things could be the problem. You may have a crack in your air ducts somewhere, which means conditioned air is getting loose and your house will be less comfortable as a consequence. A hissing sound might also mean your heat pump is suffering from 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 703-595-4157 immediately for assistance.
Like we discussed before, lots of heat pump troubles can be noticed and resolved during regular service. While we’re at your home doing repairs, don’t forget to check with us about booking your next maintenance appointment.
You should get peaceful, energy-efficient comfort. When your heat pump is producing more noise than it typically does or unfamiliar sounds, contact us at 703-595-4157 to request your appointment right away.