You rely on your heat pump here in Taft, LA and you don’t want it to break down in the middle of summer. While it’s still spring, then, ask yourself whether your heat pump is letting you down in some ways. If you face any of the following four situations, then the compressor of your heat pump may be going bad.
1. No Cold Air
The compressor is responsible for releasing the heat gathered from your home. If it’s failing, then that heat will simply return to your home, and you’ll get lukewarm air no matter how long the system runs.
2. Diminished Airflow
Maybe no air is coming out at all, or you can barely feel it when you put your hand to the air registers. This is understandable because a damaged compressor will have a harder time circulating your air. Most maintenance plans can catch this kind of issue early on because airflow testing forms one of the basic components of a tune-up.
3. A Vibrating Compressor
Any loud noises that continue long after the heat pump has started up should raise a red flag, but in the case of a bad compressor, you’ll most likely hear it vibrating; this means it’s struggling to turn on. You’ll need to go outside to catch this sound. You might also hear a rattling noise, which signifies a bad motor.
4. A Continually Tripping Breaker
Bad compressors can overheat, draw too much power, and wind up tripping the breaker. If this happens over and over and you’re not running that many appliances at any given time, then you may know why now.
Available 24/7 for Emergency Situations
If your compressor fails, call Express Heating & Air Conditioning for a repair, and we may be able to send a technician to your home in Taft that same day. We maintain 24-hour emergency availability. You’ll work with NATE-certified technicians who can provide affordable solutions backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
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