Your heat pump works hard to keep your Jensen Beach, FL, home comfortable, but sometimes it might give off strange odors. While some are harmless, others can point to serious problems. Let’s look at four heat pump odors you shouldn’t ignore.
Burning Smell
A burning odor from your heat pump is a red flag that often means electrical parts are overheating or burning. You might smell this when you first turn on your heat pump after a long break and dust is burning off. But if the smell doesn’t go away quickly, turn off your heat pump and schedule HVAC repairs right away.
Musty Odor
If your heat pump smells like an old basement, this musty smell usually signals microbial growth in your system. This microbial growth can cause health issues and damage your heat pump. You’ll likely need to have a professional clean your system and resolve any moisture problems to get rid of this smell for good.
Fishy Odor
A fishy smell often means you have an electrical problem. It could be a sign that plastic parts in your heat pump are melting. This is a fire risk, so turn off your heat pump and call an HVAC service technician as soon as possible.
Chemical Smell
If you notice a sweet or chemical smell, your heat pump might be leaking refrigerant. Refrigerant is key to the cooling and heating process, and a leak can hurt the performance of your system and endanger your health. Because refrigerant is toxic, only a trained and certified professional should recharge your heat pump system.
When in doubt, call a pro who can can check your system and fix any issues before they turn into significant and costly problems. Reach out to Grimes Heating & Air Conditioning to schedule long-lasting heat pump repairs today.
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