It’s typical for your heat pump to generate some noise as it heats or cools your house. Wintertime can make it even more noisy, since it may move to defrost mode to avoid frosting over.
There are several approaches you can take to make your heat pump operate more quietly throughout the year.
1. Book Biannual Heat Pump Tune-Ups
Heat pump maintenance is very important, as it keeps your manufacturer warranty in place. This protects your finances if your heat pump has a major malfunction while it’s under warranty.
It can also help our professionals discover small problems that can make your heat pump louder. And potentially help you not have a pricey repair during extreme weather that impacts your comfort.
If small heat pump troubles slide by undiscovered, they may make your system stop working later. By finding issues like this early, our pros can get your heat pump repaired before you surely need to rely on it.
Even more critical, having a pro clean and lubricate your heat pump’s moving pieces could make it more efficient. This could help you spend less on your utility costs.
Because your heat pump works throughout the year, we advise having this service done twice annually, before summer and before winter.
2. Regularly Put in a New Air Filter
Your house’s air stays fresh and clean due to your air filter. When the filter becomes clogged, it can cause several issues, including short cycling. This makes your heat pump turn on and off more often, use additional energy and can wear it out more quickly.
Here’s how regularly we recommend 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. Get in Touch with Lakeside Heating & Air When Your Heat Pump Is Making Odd Noises
Some heat pumps, usually older ones, can create more noise than others. If you’re experiencing exceedingly loud or odd noises, you should contact a heating and cooling company like Lakeside Heating & Air for heat pump repair in Chelan and Wenatchee.
Here are several noises that mean something’s up with your heat pump, how to repair them and when you should call a specialist.
Heat Pump Making High-Pitched Noise
If your heat pump is making noises that are hard on your ears, such as screeching or squealing, it’s often due to the motor. The bearings may be dirty, or the motor might be wearing out. Regardless, you need to have a pro inspect it.
Heat Pump Making Buzzing Sounds
Buzzing noises are frequently tied to electrical components, which should be inspected by a certified HVAC tech.
Heat Pump Making Hissing Noise
If your heat pump is hissing, several things could be causing trouble. You may have a crack in your air ducts somewhere, which means conditioned air is getting loose and your residence will be less comfy due to this. A hissing sound may 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 risk serious damage to your heat pump. Call us at 509-284-4265 now for help.
Like we discussed earlier, a lot of heat pump issues can be caught and resolved during routine tune-ups. While we’re at your residence doing repairs, don’t forget to inquire about scheduling your next maintenance appointment.
You should get calm, energy-efficient comfort. When your heat pump is making more noise than it typically does or odd sounds, contact us at 509-284-4265 to schedule your appointment right away.
