Common HVAC Problems

It is nearly impossible to avoid a HVAC problem. One of the most generally reported HVAC problems are not enough airflow or poor airflow.

An easy fix for the home owner is to check your filters. The cleaner the filter the better the airflow. Changing your furnace filter is normally one of the least expensive maintenance items for your home with one of the very best benefits.

By changing your air flow filter regularly, you'll extend your furnace existence, improve indoor air flow quality and reduce energy bills. Many home owners neglect replacing or cleaning the air flow filter in the heating and chilling system. The result can become expensive maintenance.

Any family member with asthma or breathing related problems will suffer from poor air quality resulting from a dirty air filter. Replacing your filter in hvac system will lengthen the existence of your heating and chilling system and improve air flow quality in your home.

Commonly Reported HVAC Problems


  1. Heat pump iced-up in winter
  2. Heat pump/Air Conditioner iced-up in summer
  3. Heat pump never quite reaches temperature
  4. Heat pump blowing cold air - in the heating mode
  5. Heat pump never shuts off, runs all the time
  6. High electric bills
  7. Humidifier not working
  8. Outdoor unit won't come on
  9. Outdoor unit makes strange/loud noises
  10. Outdoor unit won't shut off unless I use the circuit breaker
  11. Steam coming from outdoor unit
  12. Thermostat red light flashes or stays lit
  13. It's never the temperature I set my thermostat for
  14. Some rooms are warmer or colder than others
  15. Not enough airflow
  16. Water leak at indoor unit
  17. Indoor fan won't shut off unless I use the circuit breaker
  18. Odors
  19. Circuit breaker keeps tripping
  20. Running out of domestic hot water quickly
  21. Assorted Water Heater Problems
  22. Oil burner keeps tripping the reset button
  23. Pilot light goes out
  24. No indoor fan
  25. Not Cooling
  26. Noisy indoor unit
  27. Noisy air vents
  28. Boiler in a flooded basement
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