Routine maintenance of your heat pump system is essential to keeping your homes heating costs low and to extend the life of your heating system. Keep your filters cleaned and changed every 3 months. Dirty filters, coils, and fan motors reduce airflow through your system, causing your system to work harder which consumes more energy and causes your your system to run at higher temperatures. Typically a Heat Pump system that has routine maintenance done saves between 10%-30% of your homes heating and cooling costs. Have your freon levels checked at least once a year. A system that loses its freon charge, doesn’t stop heating your home, instead your auxiliary heat strips end up running more and drives up your utility bill. The most important thing we tell our customers is to pay attention to their electric bill. Any spikes or higher energy usage is a good indication that there is a problem with there heat pump system, and normally your auxiliary heating elements are running more and your heat pump system isn’t working properly. We recommend having your system checked 1-2 times per year, once in the winter and once in the summer, but at the very least always get it checked once a year. A properly maintained Heat Pump system ensures your homes heating costs are kept as low as possible and will extend the life of your equipment and maintain all warranties.
- Replace filter
- Check freon charge
- Inspect and clean blower motor
- Inspect and tighten all electrical connections
- Lubricate motors, and inspect belts
- Clean condenser coil
- Clean evaporator coil
- Clean drains
- Check thermostat operation and programming
- Check heat strips
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