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 Shreveport, LA 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. That's the place to start if you need a fix today.
Signs You Need HVAC Maintenance in Shreveport
The sooner you notice these red flags, the easier and cheaper the fix. Watch for these telltale signs:
- You simply have no idea what condition your equipment is actually in
- Musty air when the fan starts, or a filter that has been in far too long
- The system sounds different at startup than it did last season
- The house taking longer to reach the temperature you set
- Utility bills rising even though nothing about your routine changed
- Recently installed equipment whose manufacturer expects maintenance records
- Nobody has opened up the system in over a year
- A breakdown last season that arrived with zero warning
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 (337) 434-8937 at the first sign of trouble.
