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 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. That is the whole point of maintenance for Madera, CA homeowners: find the problem while it is a trend, and fix it on a calm weekday rather than as a crisis.
Most of our service calls are for AC Repair and Furnace Repair. Start there if your system isn't running right.
Warning Signs for HVAC Maintenance
Catching these issues early helps you avoid costly problems. Keep an eye out for the following clues:
- Higher heating and cooling costs with no clear explanation
- Recently installed equipment whose manufacturer expects maintenance records
- A filter you cannot recall replacing, or a musty odor at blower startup
- The system sounds different at startup than it did last season
- Longer run times to get to the thermostat setting
- No real sense of how healthy your heating and cooling equipment is
- A surprise breakdown during the last hot or cold spell
- Your last professional tune-up was more than twelve months ago
Early Action Saves Money
Most HVAC failures start small, a weak capacitor, a squealing blower, a system that runs a little longer each week. At the first hint of a problem, call (559) 337-8003 for a fast inspection.
