Almost every summer breakdown we run in Eagan, MN 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, while the repair is cheap and convenient instead of urgent and cold.
Most of our service calls are for AC Repair and Furnace Repair. That's the place to start if you need a fix today.
Warning Signs for HVAC Maintenance
Catching these issues early helps you avoid costly problems. Here are the most common indicators that it's time to call a professional:
- Uncertainty about whether your system is in good shape or on borrowed time
- A failure last year that seemed to come out of nowhere
- Nobody has opened up the system in over a year
- A newer system whose warranty terms expect documented maintenance
- Cooling or heating that takes noticeably longer to reach the setpoint
- 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
- Utility bills rising even though nothing about your routine changed
Don't Wait for a Total Failure
What seems like a minor issue today can take out a compressor or heat exchanger tomorrow. If you notice any of these signs, call (507) 203-9216 for a prompt inspection.
