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. Maintenance is built around this reality for Vacaville, CA homeowners: find the problem while it is a trend, and fix it on a calm weekday instead of in an emergency.
Our two most requested repairs are AC Repair and Furnace Repair. If something has stopped working, start there.
Warning Signs for HVAC Maintenance
Recognizing the warning signs early can save you time and money. Keep an eye out for the following clues:
- The house taking longer to reach the temperature you set
- No real sense of how healthy your heating and cooling equipment is
- Your last professional tune-up was more than twelve months ago
- A startup sound that has changed since last year
- Filters you cannot remember changing, or a musty smell when the blower starts
- Energy bills creeping up without any change in your habits
- A failure last year that seemed to come out of nowhere
- Recently installed equipment whose manufacturer expects maintenance records
Act Before It Gets Worse
Left unchecked, even a small fault or temperature swing often signals a system working its way toward a breakdown. If you notice any of these signs, call (707) 210-0197 for a prompt inspection.
