Other than a simple, quiet and unobtrusive hum, the heat pump in your Avondale, AZ, home shouldn’t make any noise. If it does, you may be in for some trouble. These three unusual heat pump noises should definitely concern you:
Hissing
Hissing and gurgling are noises that accompany refrigerant leaks. Hissing occurs because it’s the sound that refrigerant gas will make as it escapes through holes in your refrigerant lines. Gurgling may occur after air displaces the lost refrigerant and forms bubbles in the lines.
Since refrigerant is toxic, you shouldn’t even think of trying to stop leaks on your own. Instead, leave your home as soon as you detect these noises and ask for professional assistance.
Banging
The most common reason your heat pump might start making banging noises is that its fan blades have begun striking some object. This may happen because the blades themselves have come loose or some other part of the system has moved out of place and is in the way of the fan blades. This explanation becomes even more likely if the banging noise that you hear is rhythmical.
Rattling
Rattling sounds generally suggest that some sort of debris has found its way into your system and is bouncing around in it. This debris may be anything from loose bolts or pebbles to twigs or bits of ice.
Since these things may interfere with the continued operation of the parts in your heat pump, you should strive to remove them as soon as possible. HVAC service techs can do this for you as part of maintenance services.
It’s important for you to always stay vigilant and take action as soon as you hear your heat pump making any unusual noises. The thing to do in such cases is to immediately request professional help. Call Air-Zona AC Heating & Ventilation, LLC to get the best heat pump services anywhere around Avondale, AZ.
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