On a warm summer night in Auburn, Alabama, nothing is better than relaxing on the patio or on the porch, watching the sun sink slowly over the horizon. Whether you spend the evening socializing with friends and family or enjoying a few quiet hours alone, almost nothing can ruin a summer night — until the heat pump starts making noise. From banging and buzzing to squealing and popping, find out why your heat pump is so loud and when you should call a professional to fix the unit.
Banging Noises
While most heat pumps make low-level noise while cooling your home, you shouldn’t hear a banging noise during normal operation. If you hear a loud banging noise, the compressor bearings or the motor mounts could be failing. Turn off the unit and call a member of our Sensigreen Heating, Cooling & Insulation team to take a look at your unit immediately.
Squealing Sounds
A squealing sound doesn’t usually point to a serious problem, but it could be the sign of an expensive repair down the road. Schedule preventive HVAC system maintenance with our team, and we’ll identify and address these issues during our standard HVAC system tuneup.
Popping Sounds
A popping sound is never a good sign for your heat pump. This sound may indicate that liquid refrigerant has entered the compressor, which could lead to a major breakdown. If you hear this noise, shut down the heat pump and call a member of our team for emergency repairs.
Buzzing Noises
If the noisy buzzing you hear is part of the system’s normal operation, you’ll be happy to know that not all heat pumps are loud enough to drown out a backyard get-together. If your system is more than a decade old and you’re ready to upgrade to a new unit, our team recommends the Infinity series heat pump with Greenspeed intelligence. This advanced system features quiet operation along with impressive efficiency and superior comfort, making it a smart choice for any Auburn household.
Don’t let another summer evening pass you by without addressing your noisy heat pump. Call our HVAC professionals at Sensigreen Heating, Cooling & Insulation today: (334) 366-9237.
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