Your heat pump is a technological marvel. Using the same approach as an air conditioner, it is able to not just cool, but also heat your home. And it’s the heating where it truly excels. There’s no other way to heat a home that’s quite so efficient. But it’s only marvelous as long as it works. What if your heat pump stops heating your home? What could have gone wrong? Let’s take a look.
In Michigan, a furnace that works well is not a luxury. It’s an absolute necessity, and we’re about to head into the time of year when you’ll need it most of all. So if there is a problem with your furnace, you need to catch it as soon as possible and get it repaired before the issue gets worse (and more costly to repair) or the system breaks down altogether.
That means you need to know how to spot a heating system problem right away. But you’re not an HVAC expert! So how will you know when something’s wrong? Here’s a quick rundown of the most common signs that a furnace is in need of repair. Keep an eye (or ear, or nose) out for these!
Yes, we know your air conditioner is supposed to be cold. How else would it cool your home, right? But we also promise you that it is not supposed to develop a layer of ice. If you do see ice on your AC—probably on the evaporator coils—it’s a sign that something is wrong.
What should you do about ice on your air conditioner? What’s causing it? Does it require professional repair? We’ll talk you through how to figure that out.
Air conditioners make a lot of things. They make cold air, for one, and make your home more comfortable. They make noise, although they shouldn’t make any noises that are sudden or alarming. But one thing they definitely should not make is any sort of bad smell. If your air conditioner is creating odors, you need prompt air conditioning repair in East Lansing, MI. Here’s what could be going on.
If you can tell your air conditioner is on, you have every right to expect to feel the cool air it should be providing. But what if you don’t? You might need AC repair. Several issues can cause an air conditioner to make noises as though it’s running properly without actually cooling your home. We’ll explain the possibilities.
