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 shuts the furnace down on a frigid night. That is the whole point of maintenance for Saratoga Springs, NY 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
Catching these issues early helps you avoid costly problems. Keep an eye out for the following clues:
- The system sounds different at startup than it did last season
- A breakdown last season that arrived with zero warning
- The house taking longer to reach the temperature you set
- It has been more than a year since anyone opened the equipment
- A newer system whose warranty terms expect documented maintenance
- Energy bills creeping up without any change in your habits
- You simply have no idea what condition your equipment is actually in
- A filter you cannot recall replacing, or a musty odor at blower startup
Don't Wait for a Total Failure
Most HVAC failures start small, a weak capacitor, a squealing blower, a system that runs a little longer each week. Don't wait, call (518) 201-6284 and we'll take a look right away.
