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The exterior parts of your geothermal system, including the ground loops underneath the soil, have a life expectancy of around 50 years. The indoor components, including the heat pump or heat exchanger, tend to last around 20-25 years. Staying up-to-date on maintenance and any repairs that crop up with the help of the Cardinal Heating, Air & Plumbing professionals will ensure that you get the most out of your geothermal system’s full lifespan.
There are several signs you can look out for around your Kirkland, WA home that indicate that your geothermal system needs repair services, including iced-over coils, weak airflow from vents, ineffective heating or cooling, or strange sounds. When you notice any of those signs, it’s time to call the Cardinal Heating, Air & Plumbing team for professional geothermal repair services.
If you suspect that your geothermal system is in disrepair, you should contact the Cardinal Heating, Air & Plumbing team right away for geothermal repairs. Aside from needing repairs, you should also schedule regular maintenance visits with our team to ensure that your geothermal system operates at peak efficiency while keeping your Kirkland, WA home comfortable. In most cases, annual maintenance services are sufficient, but you can always call (425) 505-4003 to ask one of our customer service representatives for more information.
It can be difficult to tell when your Kirkland, WA home’s geothermal system is in disrepair, since the warning signs are often subtle. If you notice any of the following signs around your home, contact the Cardinal Heating, Air & Plumbing professionals right away:
You should have a good idea of what to expect from your monthly geothermal energy bills. If your energy bills spike unexpectedly, it could be a sign that your geothermal system is struggling to function efficiently. Have the Cardinal Heating, Air & Plumbing experts inspect your geothermal system to determine if it needs repairs, or if the spike in your energy bills is due to another factor in your Kirkland, WA home.
Take note of any abnormal sounds coming from your Kirkland, WA home’s geothermal system, including banging, rattling, screeching, hissing, and more. These sounds almost always indicate a problem like a mechanical issue, which will impact the unit’s efficiency. The Cardinal Heating, Air & Plumbing professionals will assess your geothermal system and make any necessary repairs.
If your Kirkland, WA home’s temperature feels off from what you set on the thermostat, or the airflow coming from your vents is weaker than usual, it means your geothermal system is lacking its usual power. This may be due to a dirty filter, a problem in the ground loops, or a defective interior cabinet, all of which can impact your geothermal system’s performance. No matter the cause behind the loss of power, you should have the Cardinal Heating, Air & Plumbing team take a look at your geothermal system.
Look on your property where your geothermal coils are buried. If you see wet spots, particularly when there hasn’t been any rain recently, it could indicate a ground loop leak. Call the Cardinal Heating, Air & Plumbing team for geothermal repair services right away if you suspect a leak.
Frost or ice accumulating on the heat exchanger’s coils means something is amiss with your geothermal system. This could be due to a loss of refrigerant or a ground loop issue. The Cardinal Heating, Air & Plumbing team will address this problem quickly by repairing any affected components and cleaning the coils.
The heat exchange coils may become severely corroded, limiting heat transfer and making it difficult for your geothermal system to heat and cool your Kirkland, WA home properly. Contact the Cardinal Heating, Air & Plumbing team at the first sign of corroded coils, since the sooner they’re replaced with new coils, the sooner you can get back to enjoying a comfortable home.
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