What Is an HVAC Emergency?

Serious problems with your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) should be dealt with as soon as possible. But when does a problem with your HVAC become an HVAC emergency? 

4 Signs of an HVAC Emergency

An HVAC emergency is usually a situation that cannot be solved by a homeowner and needs to be solved immediately for the health and safety of those living in the home.

Some HVAC problems can be solved by simply turning off your unit’s power supply. However, if turning off your HVAC would put you and your family in danger, then that would still constitute an emergency.

For example, if your heating is on the fritz on a mild spring day, then turning off your HVAC would be more inconvenient than life-threatening. However, if your heating isn’t working on a freezing winter night, then that would be an emergency.

In general, there are four scenarios in which you’ll need emergency HVAC repair:

1. No heat in the winter
2. No cooling in the summer
3. No power to the HVAC
4. Water leaks

What Causes Water Leaks?

Water leaks are a common HVAC problem, but that doesn’t make them any less of an emergency. Many scenarios can lead to water leaks, including:

• Problems with condensate: All HVACs produce liquid formed by condensation known as condensate. Your HVAC should come equipped with various drains, pumps, and lines to remove the condensate from the unit. However, these parts can encounter problems over time, such as clogging or breaking.
• Dirty parts: Keeping your HVAC clean and well maintained helps prevent water leaks. If certain parts of your unit get too dirty, they may need to be replaced.
• Low refrigerant: If your refrigerant is leaking, then your HVAC doesn’t have the ability to effectively cool your home. 

How to Avoid an HVAC Emergency

The key to avoiding HVAC emergencies in the first place is maintenance. At Parker-Arntz Plumbing and Heating, Inc., we offer preventative maintenance programs so you can stop emergencies from happening in the first place.

However, even with maintenance, your HVAC system will eventually wear out. That means you’ll want to replace your unit before it breaks down and requires emergency service.

Newer units are typically more energy efficient and may cost less to install than repairing an aging unit. In general, if your unit is more than 10 years old and you’re dealing with high energy costs every month, it may be time to get a replacement.

What Should I Do in an HVAC Emergency?

If your HVAC is malfunctioning and it’s putting you and your family at risk, call our emergency HVAC repair team today. Our emergency repair service is 24/7, so you won’t have to wait to get the repair you need to keep you and your family safe. We can provide HVAC repair for your air conditioner, gas or oil furnace, water heater, boiler, and more.

At Parker-Arntz Plumbing and Heating, Inc., we pride ourselves on our fast response time to HVAC emergencies. Whether you’re having an HVAC emergency at your home or in an office building, we’ll be there to fix it.

Get HVAC Emergency Repair Today

If you have an HVAC emergency, don’t delay. Our Greenville, MI, emergency HVAC repair team is here to help. Call Parker-Arntz Plumbing and Heating, Inc., at (888) 641-3907, or contact us online.