Almost every summer breakdown we run in Longmont, CO was visible months earlier to anyone holding a meter. The capacitor that dies in July was already testing weak in April. The refrigerant charge drifts low through a pinhole leak and the system limps a full season before the coil finally freezes. A flame sensor fouls gradually until the furnace picks the coldest night of the year to start locking out. Maintenance exists to catch this arc early, when the fix is a scheduled part swap instead of an emergency call.
The repairs homeowners call us about most are AC Repair and Furnace Repair. That's the place to start if you need a fix today.
Warning Signs for HVAC Maintenance
Recognizing the warning signs early can save you time and money. Watch for these telltale signs:
- A failure last year that seemed to come out of nowhere
- New noises when the equipment starts up
- Filters you cannot remember changing, or a musty smell when the blower starts
- Higher heating and cooling costs with no clear explanation
- Recently installed equipment whose manufacturer expects maintenance records
- Longer run times to get to the thermostat setting
- No real sense of how healthy your heating and cooling equipment is
- It has been more than a year since anyone opened the equipment
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. Call (970) 602-4958 at the first sign of trouble.
