Don’t Ignore These 5 Heat Pump Sounds in Tomball, TX
A heat pump that works normally should run relatively quietly. When it begins making unusual noises, you need to find out why. Discover five sounds coming from the heat pump in your Tomball, TX, home that you shouldn’t ignore.
Screeching or Squealing
Screeching or squealing noises often come from metal parts scraping against each other in your home’s heat pump. These parts include motor bearings and fan blades. Preventive maintenance ensures the metal parts are tightly in place and properly lubricated.
Hissing
Hissing can occur because of a refrigerant leak, which increases the risk of your heat pump’s coils freezing and leaking water. Hire one of our service technicians to find and repair the leak promptly.
Gurgling or Bubbling
Gurgling or bubbling noises often result from air bubbles inside the refrigerant line. These bubbles form from improper charging, leaks, loose fittings or improper hose purging. If your refrigerant line has air bubbles in it, you need to hire one of our service technicians to empty, dry, seal and leak test it.
Rattling or Clanking
If you hear your heat pump making rattling or clanking noises, chances are that small parts in it have come loose. Vibrations, imbalance and age can cause parts like bolts and screws to loosen and fall off. As they rattle around inside the system, they cause your heat pump to make these types of noises.
Humming or Buzzing
When your heat pump runs normally, you might hear it make a gentle humming sound. However, when it makes a loud buzzing or humming noise, it could have a seized motor. Faulty electrical components also cause these noises and require professional heat pump repairs.
Don’t ignore any of these five alarming sounds when you hear the heat pump in your home in Tomball, TX, making them. Contact Better Than Best A/C and Heating to schedule a heat pump repair or maintenance visit.
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