How to Tell Your Heating and Cooling Service Provider What Sound Your System is Making

May 04, 2017

Your system has a array of sounds that it usually makes. For the most part, they should fade into the background. If your system is making unusual or disruptive sounds, you likely need to call in a certified technician for a service appointment.

Listen carefully to the things you’re hearing, shut off your system and call in professionals like The Frazier Company. Your system may simply have a loose item inside. The noises could also be an sign that larger repairs are necessary. If you know how to talk about the sounds your system is making, you can help your service professional create a solution.

Here are some easy to identify sounds that signify a need for heating and cooling service:

  • Repetitive clicking—You can hear a clicking sound when your system turns on and off, if you listen well. This is natural. However, if you hear this sound repeatedly, you likely need a heating and cooling service appointment to find out if it’s a problem with the system’s relay or its electrical control.
  • Rattling, banging, clanking or thumping—Rattling usually indicates a loose piece. Strong banging or thumping sounds could mean a component of your system is altogether broken or disconnected.

Normal maintenance can prevent some of these noises from ever appear. If you schedule maintenance appointments with The Frazier Company, we can identify and repair potential problems before they can get worse. Give us a call at 402-628-0206 or use our convenient online scheduler to make your appointment.