4 Signs That Your HVAC's Steam Heating Coil Needs Urgent Replacement

The steam heating coil is one of the most basic and essential components of any HVAC system. If it goes faulty then the unit will not be able to make the back and forth transition of the refrigerant from gas to liquid and vice-versa, making it impossible for the unit to absorb the heat and cool down the overall temperature indoors. At times like these, you need the skills and professional knowledge of an HVAC repair specialist.

But before that comes the detection part. How do you know that the HVAC is not working properly? Well, that's what we will discuss in this blog. Given under are four signs that will help the reader understand that the heating and cooling unit needs an urgent replacement of steam coil.

Hot Air

The HVAC unit at your home or in your office not only keeps the temperature cool and balanced but it also keeps the air free from humidity. So the first sign from you to detect any flaw in the system should be warmer than usual temperature and humid air. It is the most commonly detectable sign that the steam heating coil is damaged.  Sometimes frosting of the coil is also considered as a viable cause for an increase in temperature and humidity. But then again, it proves that something is wrong with the coil and that it might need replacing.

Strange Noise

Has your HVAC system been making strange sounds lately? If yes, then it might be time to call a professional. Sometimes the problem in the steam coil can cause a fault in the outdoor condenser unit or the indoor air handler leading to unusual clanking, hissing or banging noises. This is yet again a sign that your HVAC needs a check-up.

Leak

Leaking is quite common in HVAC units if the coil is not performing properly. If you notice that the indoor coil is leaking that means there is some fault in it. Although condensation is a normal process due to the cooling of the unit, it happens through the drip pan and the condensate line. In case there is excessive leakage from the system then that indicates a definite need for coil replacement. The frosting of the damaged coil leads to flooding of the condensate line which can be only fixed by installing a new one.

Increase in Cycling

Frequent cycling of the HVAC system is caused due to constant power fluctuations that can be only caused due to the frosting of the steam heating coil. Frost on the coil prevents it from working properly, leading to shorter cycling. This can put extra load on the unit and cause a spike in energy bills. Just replace the coil and that does the job.

If your HVAC system is showing any of the above-mentioned signs then you should call a reliable and well-known repair professional and get the steam coil fixed at the earliest. Ignoring the signs can lead to a complete shutdown of the system and that will cost you a lot, more than just replacing the coil at the right time.