Signs your HVAC System Needs Repair or Replacement

11 Jul Signs your HVAC System Needs Repair or Replacement

SERVING AREAS OF BRISTOL, JOHNSON CITY, AND KINGSPORT TN

Problems with air-conditioning systems seem to happen at the most inopportune time: at the very moment when we need them most. No one wants to find out that their HVAC needs repaired or replaced during the sweltering heat of a Tennessee summer.

Most major repairs or replacements can be avoided by scheduling routine maintenance with our HVAC specialties in the Tri-cities area. These annual visits give our technicians the opportunity to examine your system, change air filters and pinpoint anything that may need a second look or repair before you need to use the unit.

But if it’s been a while since we’ve looked at your unit and you notice any of the following problems, it could be time for a repair or replacement of your HVAC system:

1. A/C is blowing hot air

Your HVAC has one major job in the summer: to keep you and your family comfortable indoors. If you turn on your HVAC and feel warm air blowing through vents, it’s time to call our HVAC specialists in Kingsport for a house visit.

2. Thermostat doesn’t work

A thermostat’s job is to communicate with the HVAC system and tell it how cold you want the air to be inside your home. It also gauges the air temperature in the house to tell the HVAC when it can take a break. If your system isn’t taking a break when reaching the set temperature, if it isn’t getting the air cooled before shutting off or if it’s not turning on at all, our HVAC pros in Johnson City can take a look at the thermostat to see if it needs to be repaired or replaced.

3. Pipes freezing

Any liquid or moisture leaking in or around your HVAC system — or ice building on the refrigerant lines — is a problem that requires our Bristol HVAC specialists’ expertise.

4. High electric bill

Is your energy bill increasing without additional usage of your HVAC system? This could be a faulty thermostat or a system leak… or an indication of your system’s age.

5. Reaching the lifespan of your HVAC

At about 10 years old, you might expect your HVAC system to start showing its age. However, this number could go up to 15 years if you sign up for routine HVAC maintenance with our team of technicians.

HVAC Specialists in Bristol, Johnson City, and Kingsport, TN

Your HVAC may exhibit any of these symptoms (or any number of other signs) that indicate it’s likely time for a repair or replacement. You’ll need a professional electrician to determine for sure. If you are having trouble with your HVAC or want a licensed technician to come out for an inspection of your system, our licensed pros in the Tri-cities area at Thompson Electrical Service would be happy to help diagnose any problems. Call us at (423) 343-5726 to schedule a consultation, or reach out to us online today.