Common HVAC Repairs

The Seven Most Common HVAC Repairs

Thermostat

The thermostat lets your HVAC system know when it’s time to begin heating or cooling your home, so the whole system is affected when it’s on the fritz. Fortunately, replacing a thermostat is straightforward and cost-effective. If your home has a manually operated thermostat, we recommend upgrading to a smart one for convenience and to increase your home’s energy efficiency.

Pilot or Ignition

The ignitor creates the spark that begins the combustion process, allowing your furnace to heat your home. Many things, including a dirty pilot, a broken sensor, or a damaged thermocouple, can cause issues with your pilot or ignition. It’s always best to leave problems with these components to professionals familiar with safety protocols surrounding natural gas and electricity.

Unusual Sounds

Even the newest HVAC system will make some noise while it’s working. When unusual noises develop, it’s usually due to a mechanical or airflow issue. The problem is often as simple as replacing a belt or other small mechanism.

Dirty Coils

When your condenser or evaporator coils collect dirt and debris, they can become clogged. Clogged coils reduce your HVAC system’s efficiency and make it harder to heat and cool your home. A quick cleaning will have your HVAC running like new again.

General Wear & Tear

All HVAC systems fall victim to the progression of time. One of our most frequent services is repairing minor issues that are due to simply using the system daily.

Blower Fans

Many customers call us because the blower fan in their HVAC won’t stop running. The first thing to check in this scenario is your thermostat; make sure it’s not set to “Fan.” If that’s not the case, the problem could be that the fan relay connected to the blower is malfunctioning. We check all relays and safety switches to solve the problem.

Air Filters

Staying on top of your HVAC’s air filters is one of the easiest and most important ways to keep it working at optimal performance. Clogged filters make the system work harder and also affect airflow. Reduced airflow means your HVAC must run more heating or cooling cycles to reach your desired indoor temperature.

HVAC Repairs near Lexington, KY

Advantage Air HVAC has been proudly serving the community since 2007, and our team has more than 32 years of collective experience. We offer residential, commercial, and geothermal heating and cooling services. Contact us today with your HVAC concerns. Our office is in Lexington, KY. We’re happy to serve Versailles, Winchester, Georgetown, Paris, Wilmore, Nicholasville, and the surrounding area.