Not sure if your heat pump is due (or overdue) for professional service such as maintenance, repair, or replacement? If you know the signs that something isn't right, you can get the problem taken care of before it spirals into a bigger, more costly issue, or worse, leaves you without any warmth in January—or without any cooling in August.
Many common Dallas heat pump problems are caused by a faulty thermostat, condenser failure, or issues with the ductwork. Here are some of the warning signs that indicate you need heat pump service in your Dallas home or commercial property:
Increased Energy Costs
Nobody wants to spend any more than what is absolutely necessary on their utility bill, but that is exactly what happens when your HVAC system is not operating at peak efficiency. Your HVAC system is almost certainly the biggest expense on your utility bill, even with an energy efficient performance system such as a heat pump installed. If you notice your energy costs are increasing and you are not sure why, the likely culprit is a faulty HVAC system in need of repairs, or just routine Dallas heater repair.
Insufficient Heating or Cooling
If your HVAC system is blowing air but can't get your house to the desired temperature you have set on the thermostat, or it isn't producing any air at all, it is definitely time for help from a Dallas service professional. This could be related to a simple issue such as a broken thermostat, or a more serious problem such as faulty installation.
Excessive Noise
When your heat pump is operating in your home, all you should hear is a quiet humming noise at most. If it is making rattling, banging, groaning, grinding, or other strange mechanical noises, something is wrong and it needs professional attention.
Unpleasant Odors
Your HVAC system should not be producing any smells, unpleasant or otherwise. If you smell musty or rotting smells, you could have mold inside the ducts. That’s a potentially unsanitary issue that can create a health hazard.
If you smell any kind of burning odor coming from ducts, turn your equipment off immediately and do not turn it back on until a professional has given the all-clear, because that smell is likely being caused by an electrical fault that could result in a fire.
Constant Cycling
Short cycling is a term for when your pump turns on, runs for a short time, turns off, and then repeats that cycle over and over again. It can be caused by a malfunctioning component, a problem with the thermostat, or another issue. It may not seem like a big deal, but it causes a lot of extra wear and tear on the system, and increases your energy costs.
