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. That is the whole point of maintenance for Roswell, NM 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
Catching these issues early helps you avoid costly problems. Keep an eye out for the following clues:
- A surprise breakdown during the last hot or cold spell
- Energy bills creeping up without any change in your habits
- A newer system whose warranty terms expect documented maintenance
- Filters you cannot remember changing, or a musty smell when the blower starts
- You simply have no idea what condition your equipment is actually in
- Longer run times to get to the thermostat setting
- Nobody has opened up the system in over a year
- New noises when the equipment starts up
Early Action Saves Money
A failing capacitor, clogged condensate drain, or dirty flame sensor rarely fixes itself and usually gets more expensive to address the longer it runs. At the first hint of a problem, call (575) 203-1118 for a fast inspection.
