If you could look at the readings, you would see most failures coming a season in advance. A capacitor measuring 8 percent under its rating in spring is the one that fails in the first heat wave. A system bleeding refrigerant through a pinhole leak keeps running, weaker each week, until the coil freezes solid. A furnace flame sensor fouls slowly and then shuts the furnace down on a frigid night. That is the whole point of maintenance for Chapel Hill, NC homeowners: find the problem while it is a trend, and fix it on a calm weekday instead of in an emergency.
Most of our service calls are for AC Repair and Furnace Repair. That's the place to start if you need a fix today.
Warning Signs for HVAC Maintenance
Recognizing the warning signs early can save you time and money. Watch for these telltale signs:
- It has been more than a year since anyone opened the equipment
- A breakdown last season that arrived with zero warning
- Utility bills rising even though nothing about your routine changed
- Musty air when the fan starts, or a filter that has been in far too long
- Recently installed equipment whose manufacturer expects maintenance records
- Longer run times to get to the thermostat setting
- New noises when the equipment starts up
- You simply have no idea what condition your equipment is actually in
Act Before It Gets Worse
Most HVAC failures start small, a weak capacitor, a squealing blower, a system that runs a little longer each week. At the first hint of a problem, call (984) 256-2394 for a fast inspection.
