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 locks the system out on a frigid night. Maintenance is built around this reality for Conroe, TX 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
Recognizing the warning signs early can save you time and money. Here are the most common indicators that it's time to call a professional:
- A newer unit with warranty terms that call for regular professional service
- No real sense of how healthy your heating and cooling equipment is
- A breakdown last season that arrived with zero warning
- Longer run times to get to the thermostat setting
- It has been more than a year since anyone opened the equipment
- A filter you cannot recall replacing, or a musty odor at blower startup
- Energy bills creeping up without any change in your habits
- A startup sound that has changed since last year
Early Action Saves Money
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 (936) 209-8779 for a prompt inspection.
