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 bleeding refrigerant 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. That is the whole point of maintenance for Florissant, MO 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. If something has stopped working, start there.
When to Call for HVAC Maintenance in Florissant
The sooner you notice these red flags, the easier and cheaper the fix. Keep an eye out for the following clues:
- A breakdown last season that arrived with zero warning
- A startup sound that has changed since last year
- Musty air when the fan starts, or a filter that has been in far too long
- Uncertainty about whether your system is in good shape or on borrowed time
- Longer run times to get to the thermostat setting
- Higher heating and cooling costs with no clear explanation
- Recently installed equipment whose manufacturer expects maintenance records
- Nobody has opened up the system in over a year
Act Before It Gets Worse
Most HVAC failures start small, a weak capacitor, a squealing blower, a system that runs a little longer each week. Call (557) 256-7420 at the first sign of trouble.
