Heat pumps are an excellent HVAC option for homes in Dillard, GA. When running normally, a heat pump shouldn’t sound loud. Here are three common explanations for why your heat pump may operate loudly:
Heat Pump Refrigerant Leak
If your heat pump starts making bubbling or hissing noises, it may have a refrigerant leak. The hissing is the sound of refrigerant escaping while under pressure. The bubbling may be a sign of the presence of air inside the refrigerant lines.
Refrigerant leaks typically cause decreased heat pump performance. Therefore, a leak is likely if your system isn’t heating and cooling very well while making hissing and bubbling noises. Prompt action is necessary. Our HVAC service technicians can find and fix refrigerant leaks safely.
Blower Motor or Wheel Problems
A grinding or squealing noise is another loud abnormal sound a heat pump might make. It often results from a problem with your heat pump’s blower. Grinding may signal a misalignment of your blower wheel while squealing indicates a bearing problem.
Electrical or Compressor Issues
Heat pumps run on electricity, so it’s not necessarily uncommon to hear them emit humming or buzzing sounds. However, such sounds should be infrequent and not very loud. If your heat pump is humming or buzzing incessantly, there’s a problem.
Buzzes and hums from your heat pump’s indoor unit may result from a malfunctioning fan motor or loose electrical connection. Similar sounds from your outdoor unit may come from a failing capacitor or a malfunctioning compressor. In any case, you’ll need the help of a professional HVAC service technician to pinpoint and fix the problem.
If the heat pump in your Dillard, GA, home starts making loud noises, it isn’t something to ignore. Instead, call Radlee Heating and Cooling today to schedule an HVAC repair appointment.
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