Outside of an occasional click when your heat pump in Central, SC, starts its cycle, the system should run in near silence. That means that you can often recognize the early signs of a problem simply by paying attention to strange noises coming from your heat pump. The following three heat pump sounds can mean that there’s a serious problem, so you should never ignore them:
Rattling Heat Pump Sounds
There are several potential reasons for your heat pump to make rattling noises when it runs. In some cases, rattling stems from something as simple as a loose panel on the outside of the outdoor unit. It can also mean that a twig or another piece of debris has found its way into the heat pump.
If the rattling persists or becomes louder, you may have a loose component on the inside of the heat pump. A member of our team can determine what’s behind the rattle and repair the issue during a routine maintenance appointment.
Banging Noises in the System
The outdoor unit of your heat pump has a large fan that you can see when looking into the top of the unit. If one of those blades suffers damage, it can throw the entire fan off balance. This often produces a loud banging noise that creates the need for fan replacement.
Grinding Heat Pump Sounds
The unmistakable sound of metal grinding against metal is your heat pump’s way of crying out for help. Many of the components inside your heat pump require lubrication to work properly. If a part doesn’t have enough lubrication, it’ll grind against the piece of metal closest to it.
Grinding noises can also point to a broken or damaged piece inside your heat pump. Schedule a heat pump repair so that a member of our team can figure out what’s behind the noise and repair the issue.
When your heat pump starts making unusual sounds, don’t wait for things to worsen. Instead, call Complete Heat and Air to schedule a repair and learn more about our comprehensive HVAC services.
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