Heating and AC Repair in Auburn, GA Without the Pressure

That depends on the sound. A rattle often traces to a loose access cover or a stick caught by the blades, while a steady buzz can point to a weak capacitor or a contactor going bad. A grind or a squeal usually means a motor bearing or the compressor itself is struggling. If the racket showed up suddenly and it is loud, power the unit down and get it looked at before one cheap part takes an expensive one with it.

Nobody can honestly give you one number. Service life rides on the equipment type, its yearly run hours, how carefully it was put in and how regularly someone has looked after it. Instead of judging by birthday alone, we look at its condition and repair record and tell you plainly whether it still has seasons left.

SEER2 is the current yardstick for seasonal cooling efficiency on air conditioners and heat pumps. A bigger number can mean smaller energy bills, but correct sizing and sound ductwork matter just as much. We weigh the rating against your house, your budget and how long you expect to stay before suggesting one.

Often the burners never lit, so the blower is circulating unheated air. A cracked igniter, dirty flame sensor or failed inducer motor are frequent causes, and an overheating furnace can also shut its burners off while the fan keeps running. Check that the thermostat says heat and the fan is on auto, then have the furnace tested.

On a repair, the price hinges on which component failed, how tough it is to reach and whether it damaged anything else on the way out. On a replacement, equipment size and type, duct changes, electrical work and permits all factor in. We price your particular job once we have seen it, and that figure comes before any work.

Yes. The same team works on residential split systems and furnaces as well as rooftop units and commercial splits. Owners with a home, rental properties and a storefront can keep everything with one company.

The usual cause is a clogged condensate line or an overflowing, cracked drain pan. A coil that froze and is now thawing can also drip a lot, which points to an airflow or refrigerant problem. Turn the system off, catch the water and get it checked before it soaks into drywall or flooring.

Usual reasons include leaky or crushed ducts, closed or blocked registers, equipment sized wrong for the house, or a second floor gaining heat faster than the system can pull it out. Our technician checks how much air reaches each register and inspects the duct runs to explain the difference.

If it smells like gas, get everyone out, leave doors as they are and call the gas company or 911 once you are outside. Do not flip switches or try to find the leak. A brief dusty smell at the first heating cycle of the year is normal, but a burning or electrical smell that lingers means turning the system off and reaching our emergency line.