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 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. Maintenance is built around this reality for Largo, FL homeowners: find the problem while it is a trend, and fix it on a calm weekday rather than as a crisis.
The repairs homeowners call us about most are AC Repair and Furnace Repair. Start there if your system isn't running right.
Warning Signs for HVAC Maintenance
Spotting the early warning signs lets you act before the problem gets expensive. Watch for these telltale signs:
- You simply have no idea what condition your equipment is actually in
- A startup sound that has changed since last year
- The house taking longer to reach the temperature you set
- A newer unit with warranty terms that call for regular professional service
- Musty air when the fan starts, or a filter that has been in far too long
- Energy bills creeping up without any change in your habits
- A failure last year that seemed to come out of nowhere
- It has been more than a year since anyone opened the equipment
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. Call (727) 427-4431 at the first sign of trouble.
