If you could look at the readings, you would see most failures coming months ahead. A capacitor measuring 8 percent under its rating in spring is the one that fails in the first heat wave. A system bleeding refrigerant 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. That is the whole point of maintenance for Oklahoma City, OK homeowners: find the problem while it is a trend, and fix it on a calm weekday instead of in an emergency.
The repairs homeowners call us about most are AC Repair and Furnace Repair. That's the place to start if you need a fix today.
Warning Signs for HVAC Maintenance
The sooner you notice these red flags, the easier and cheaper the fix. Watch for these telltale signs:
- It has been more than a year since anyone opened the equipment
- New noises when the equipment starts up
- Utility bills rising even though nothing about your routine changed
- Cooling or heating that takes noticeably longer to reach the setpoint
- No real sense of how healthy your heating and cooling equipment is
- A newer unit with warranty terms that call for regular professional service
- A breakdown last season that arrived with zero warning
- Filters you cannot remember changing, or a musty smell when the blower starts
Don't Wait for a Total Failure
Most HVAC failures start small, a weak capacitor, a squealing blower, a system that runs a little longer each week. If you notice any of these signs, call (405) 766-3774 for a prompt inspection.
