Frequently Asked Questions
One of our most prevalent FAQs has several answers, including:
- Thermostat failure
- Dirty air filter or outdoor compressor
- Leaky ducts
- Frozen evaporator coil
- Leaking refrigerant
You want to install a furnace that is the right size for your home’s heating demands. A furnace that is too small will not adequately heat your home and will result in higher energy consumption.
An oversized furnace also wastes energy because it runs in short cycles, making it difficult to sustain your home’s desired temperature. A Plumb Tite Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drains technician will consult with you to determine the appropriate furnace size.
Use your senses to confirm any leaking refrigerant from your heat pump. You may hear bubbling noises or witness liquid dripping from the unit. Look for these indicators if your heat pump does not effectively cool your space.
When debating a ductless mini-split or heat pump, consider the size and ductwork of your home, as well as your temperature preferences. Ductless mini-splits best suit smaller homes, areas without duct systems, and occupants that wish to keep certain areas of the house at different temperatures. A heat pump may be ideal if you already have ductwork in a larger home.
Many air conditioning questions center around odd smells. You may smell vinegar because your AC:
- Is emitting ozone from the motor
- Has too much condensation on the coils or a full condensate drain
- Has a faulty filter
Troubleshoot your furnace with the following steps:
- Adjust your thermostat
- Inspect your control board
- Change air filters
- Open up air vents
- Clean the flame sensor and the condensate drain pipe
- Clear the exhaust pipe
You may lose hot water faster due to an increase in demand or incorrect temperature settings. Your water heater itself could also be the source of the problem. Things like sediment build-up in the tank, a broken dip tube, or malfunctioning heating elements are common reasons behind a lack of hot water.
Drain cleaning primarily deals with the pipes in your home, while sewer cleaning focuses on the city’s main water line connecting to your home. Sewer cleaning is more complex due to larger pipes, potentially damaging tree roots, and heavier build-up of wastewater from residential and city water lines.