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 losing charge 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 Coral Gables, FL 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. If something has stopped working, start there.
Signs You Need HVAC Maintenance in Coral Gables
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
- Musty air when the fan starts, or a filter that has been in far too long
- A startup sound that has changed since last year
- Uncertainty about whether your system is in good shape or on borrowed time
- Utility bills rising even though nothing about your routine changed
- Longer run times to get to the thermostat setting
- A surprise breakdown during the last hot or cold spell
- Recently installed equipment whose manufacturer expects maintenance records
Don't Wait for a Total Failure
What seems like a minor issue today can take out a compressor or heat exchanger tomorrow. If you notice any of these signs, call (645) 245-6099 for a prompt inspection.
