Heating and AC Repair Installation, & Maintenance FAQs

HVAC systems are available in different sizes, shapes, and designs with varying budgets. The suitable unit for your home will depend on your cooling and heating needs, your budget, and your home’s size.

Contact an HVAC professional to help you choose the best unit for your needs. They’ll first come to your home for a free inspection and consultation to better understand your home and individual needs. After that, they’ll suggest the best system for your home and install it.

You should do so before your existing unit fails and forces you to make a hasty replacement decision. Here are a few signs that will tell you it’s time to replace or repair your heating and AC system:

• If your system has lasted for over 10 years
• If the system doesn’t fulfill your needs
• The unit incurs expensive running costs
• It needs frequent refrigerant refills

The system may sometimes need a simple repair to get it running again. But if the repair seems unsafe or not practical to spend a lot of money on your HVAC, the best solution is to replace it.

Consider servicing it two times a year if you want your heating and AC unit to continue running well for longer periods. You must look for a qualified professional to do the heating system maintenance in the first session and the central air conditioning system in the next.

The technician can inspect your unit’s filters, wiring, coils, motor, housing, and more to ensure they are working perfectly. They will ensure you get the most out of your heating and air conditioning system.

Heating and cooling systems often make less noise when working. The sound level of your HVAC may vary depending on its age and insulation.

However, loud or odd noises could mean your unit has a problem. Failure to fix it promptly may result in severe and costly consequences in the long run. So you must contact an expert to help you resolve the problem.

The common reasons for your noisy HVAC system include:

• Possible electrical or mechanical malfunction
• Overloaded circuit breaker
• Icy condenser
• Broken AC condenser fan
• Loose components

Your furnace may stop working because of:

• Air leakages
• Ignition failure
• Blocked vents
• Clogged filters
• Malfunctioning thermostat
• Mold or sediment accumulation
• Lack of frequent maintenance

Contact a heat and air conditioning expert to help you fix the problem. However, replacing your furnace with a newer one is the most effective option though it may be expensive.

The condenser system’s evaporator coil is what freezes. This part evaporates or transfers heat from the interior to the exterior of your home. So the evaporator coil may freeze up due to:

• Restricted air circulation
• Insufficient refrigerant

In such cases, the AC’s evaporator coil won’t transfer heat properly, resulting in overcooling. That leads to condensation.

But to fix the problem:

• Turn off the system
• Ensure there’s unrestricted airflow to the unit
• Contact the service experts of the heat and air conditioning system

The frequency of replacing your air filters may vary depending on:

• Indoor air quality
• Air filter model
• Household size
• Number of pets
• Construction and air pollution levels in your area

The average rates of air filter replacement include:

• Basic 1-3 inch air filters require replacement after every 30-60 days
• For a vacant house or with few occupants and no allergies or pets: every 6-12 months
• Typical suburban home with no pets: every 90 days
• House with allergies and several pets: 20-45 days