If you could look at the readings, you would see most failures coming a season in advance. 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 Hoboken, NJ homeowners: find the problem while it is a trend, and fix it on a calm weekday instead of in an emergency.
The repairs homeowners call us about most are AC Repair and Furnace Repair. If something has stopped working, start there.
Warning Signs for HVAC Maintenance
The sooner you notice these red flags, the easier and cheaper the fix. These are the signals our technicians see most often:
- Recently installed equipment whose manufacturer expects maintenance records
- A surprise breakdown during the last hot or cold spell
- A filter you cannot recall replacing, or a musty odor at blower startup
- Cooling or heating that takes noticeably longer to reach the setpoint
- Uncertainty about whether your system is in good shape or on borrowed time
- Utility bills rising even though nothing about your routine changed
- New noises when the equipment starts up
- It has been more than a year since anyone opened the equipment
Early Action Saves Money
What seems like a minor issue today can take out a compressor or heat exchanger tomorrow. If you notice any of these signs, call (201) 257-9107 for a prompt inspection.
