Heat pump maintenance in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, is essential for keeping your equipment working well throughout the seasons.
It’s the simplest way to use less energy and avoid a costly, troublesome breakdown.
Without a regular tune-up, your heat pump can cost you quite a chunk of change in energy bills and home comfort. Studies show heat pumps without maintenance work much harder.
An especially neglected outdoor unit can use 10 to 25 percent more energy than a regularly serviced unit, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
You’ll see that shown on your heating and cooling costs each month—and it won’t be cheap.
Maintenance makes your HVAC more reliable too. You could have trouble lurking just under the surface. A professional service visit can help take care of them before they become something worse.
You’ll avoid service calls for typical problems like freezing up or continuous running. And that saves you time and money. Call us to set up your appointment today.
How Often Should My Heat Pump Be Serviced?
We recommend bringing in a professional at least twice a year—once in the fall and once in the spring. When temperatures begin to change, it’s a good time for a system tune-up.
After all, your system works all the time to keep you comfortable. All of that work can cause strain or even a breakdown, especially if left without maintenance.
Heat Pump Maintenance Checklist
You already know maintenance is essential for an efficient, reliable heat pump. But what can you do to plan for your upcoming tune-up? Here are some DIY tasks to finish before your PS Cool Heat technician visits:
- Check your outdoor unit. Your heat pump needs to stay clear at all times to keep your home comfortable. Make sure there’s no debris on or around your unit. You’ll want about two feet open around your unit in every direction.
- Tidy up your system. Ensure your outdoor unit is clean. If you see visible dirt, shut it off and gently clean it with a lower pressure hose. Get rid of dust and dirt inside by cleaning your vents.
- Routinely change your air filter. Your air filter keeps your air clean and your heat pump working as it should. Be sure to change it every few months.
What You Can Expect During Heat Pump Maintenance
When your technician does arrive, they’ll have a full list of their own to handle. Here’s a few things your PS Cool Heat expert will do when they arrive.
- Thoroughly check your system.
Your technician will check out a range of different aspects of your system—including your ducts, coil, blower, motor and more—for dust and dirt. - Clean your system.
If they discover buildup in your system, your technician will remove it. They’ll also clean your coils and condensation pan. - Examine refrigerant.
Your technician will check out your refrigerant level and refresh it if required. - Examine moving parts.
Your system is made up of parts that need to work together nicely. If your technician finds issues, they’ll make sure to lubricate your system’s parts. - Check electrical connections.
Your system is a complicated, electrical appliance. Make sure it’s safe with a visit from a PS Cool Heat expert.
Schedule Your Heat Pump Maintenance Appointment Today
When it comes to your home comfort, efficiency and reliability, heat pump maintenance is one of the most critical things you can do. The PS Cool Heat team is here for you when you need it. Call us or request an appointment with us online.
