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 losing charge 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. Maintenance is built around this reality for Winter Haven, FL 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. If something has stopped working, start there.
Warning Signs for HVAC Maintenance
Catching these issues early helps you avoid costly problems. Watch for these telltale signs:
- Recently installed equipment whose manufacturer expects maintenance records
- A startup sound that has changed since last year
- Filters you cannot remember changing, or a musty smell when the blower starts
- You simply have no idea what condition your equipment is actually in
- Energy bills creeping up without any change in your habits
- A failure last year that seemed to come out of nowhere
- The house taking longer to reach the temperature you set
- Your last professional tune-up was more than twelve months ago
Act Before It Gets Worse
A failing capacitor, clogged condensate drain, or dirty flame sensor rarely fixes itself and usually gets more expensive to address the longer it runs. If you notice any of these signs, call (863) 201-4418 for a prompt inspection.
