Heat Pump Maintenance Checks and Why You Need Them
Does your heat pump need a tune-up? When it becomes particularly hot in Vegas, its residents tend to gravitate towards the thermostat. This is usually the time of year we flip the switch to COOL mode. When this occurs, getting an HVAC company out to do a tune-up on the heat pump is a grand idea.
But, a cold-weather tune-up is equally essential! Here are some of the things a good HVAC company will monitor when they perform a cold-weather service call:
Test the thermostat
Change the filter
Inspect the electrical connections and wiring
Check the condensate pump and drain
Oil moving parts
Belt adjustment
Clean blower parts
Measure airflow
A heat pump’s energy efficiency can function up to 25% more efficiently if the system has regular maintenance. Because the HVAC is the largest energy user in most homes, that efficiency represents enormous savings.
Small problems
A service call can offer an HVAC specialist the chance to find out problems when they’re small or before they begin to affect the system’s performance. Consider it similar to a trip to the dentist, where a cleaning and small filling now will stop a root canal from ever being required.
For instance, the condensate pump can be cleaned or replaced before it ever becomes clogged and dies. Thermostat issues can be found and addressed before the home is ever insufferably cold.
Electrical connections will become loose or dirty as time goes on. Tightening these will stop unit failure and save a homeowner from heat loss and a repair bill. Belt adjustments will prevent misalignment, which can end in an enormous repair bill.
Cleaning and lubrication
A heat pump functions best when all of the parts are performing well. At the time of the tune-up, the technician will clean certain elements and change out the filter. A clean heat pump will offer a cleaner output of airflow than a dirty one. It will also work better and wear out more slowly.
After a tune-up, the HVAC specialist will show you any issues that need repair or adjustment. That’s the reason to hire a company you trust to do the tune-up: those amazing specials you see from HVAC companies you don’t know means you’ll get the results of the service from a stranger. We are aware of many incredible people in the industry who perform topnotch work and can be trusted. However, that doesn’t mean they’re all sincere.
Additionally, getting your heat pump serviced in the fall might seem unusual, mainly because you may have had it tuned up in the Spring. But, considering your heat pump is indisputably the most expensive appliance in your home, and because of the electricity it draws, taking care of it ought to be as casual as getting the oil changed in your car.
If you have any questions regarding your heat pump or want to schedule a fall tune-up, we are available to help! Our technicians are trained heat pump service experts that strive to be prompt, professional, and friendly.
Forecast Heating, Cooling, and Refrigeration serves residential and commercial customers in Summerlin, Anthem, North Las Vegas, Boulder City and Las Vegas. Call us at 702-919-4546.
