When functioning properly, the heat pump in your Douglasville, GA, home should operate relatively quietly. However, if something in the system malfunctions, you may begin to hear some unusual sounds. Let’s review a few heat pump noises and what they mean.
Rattling
If you hear something rattling or banging around in your heat pump, the noise is coming from either a loose part or stray debris. In both cases, the solution to the issue is to invite HVAC service technicians into your home to perform maintenance on your system. They can tighten loose bolts, return fans to their proper positions and remove unwanted items.
We recommend scheduling maintenance at least once every year, even if your system doesn’t appear to have any concerns. Service technicians can catch potential problems before they develop into something more serious.
Hissing or Gurgling
To cool your home, your heat pump must remove heat from the air and transfer it outside. To do this, the system alternately evaporates and condenses refrigerant while circulating it back and forth between its evaporator and condenser coils. All the while, refrigerant moves through the system’s refrigerant lines.
When the lines sustain damage, such as holes or cracks, refrigerant gas escapes and makes a hissing noise. When air displaces the refrigerant in liquid form and forms bubbles, you may hear gurgling. Since refrigerant is poisonous, you should evacuate your home and request professional help.
Buzzing
Because your heat pump runs on electricity, hearing sudden buzzing noises should concern you. Some of your system’s wires may have lost their insulation, allowing stray arcs of electricity to fire off. This may trigger an electrical fire, so you should make careful note of any burning smells you notice.
No matter what goes wrong with your heat pump, our experienced team can help. When something doesn’t sound right, call Certified Air Care, Inc. and let us provide you with the best heat pump repair services in Douglasville, GA.
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