Are you uncertain if your air conditioning or heating system is acting up? If your HVAC goes out on one of the hottest or coldest days of the year, you’re going to be very uncomfortable. Worse, repair services may be backed up so you may have to wait a day or two for help. If you recognize the signs of your system breaking down, though, you can put in a call to your local HVAC repair service and get your system repaired before it stops working completely. While the obvious sign that you need help is when your AC or heater has stopped cooling or heating as efficiently, there are a few other signs to look for.
Listen Carefully
If you start to hear odd noises when your air conditioner or heater starts up or while it’s running, don’t assume it’s something that will work itself out. This is especially true if you hear it regularly. When that’s the case, put in a call to your HVAC repair service. It’s a sign that something is loose or broken. Even if you only hear this sound every now and then, you need to have the system looked at.
Look at the System
It’s also a good idea to do a regular visual inspection of your HVAC system, especially the exterior compressor unit for your air conditioner. If plants or dirt have gotten into the compressor, it can decrease its efficiency or even cause it to stall. Also take a look at the filter, which may need to be cleaned. If anything appears to be broken, call Stedfast Heat & Air. These experts can provide you with all of the repair services you need to make sure your heating and air conditioning are always working no matter how bad the weather is.