The difference in performance between a neglected heat pump and one that’s well maintained is significant. In fact, by guaranteeing that heat pump maintenance is performed every year, you can increase your system's performance potential by as much as 25 percent.
The frequency of maintenance matters as much as what is done during the service call. Ideally your heat pump should receive a tune-up in the fall, before the heating season gets into full swing, and in the spring, before you turn on the system to cool your home. However life is busy and most of our customers opt for a once per year complete tune-up and cleaning under our Energy Saver Plan. It's less expensive, more convenient and very effective as well. Regardless of whether you choose to do maintenance once per year or twice per year it will help your system last longer, up to five years according to most experts.
But it’s important that your heating and cooling technician perform a comprehensive inspection of the system, including the following tasks that are part of Russell Heating & Cooling’s Precision Tune-Up:
As a homeowner, there’s more that you can do to ensure that your system can operate at peak capacity beyond scheduling seasonal tune-ups and ensuring that your technician conducts a comprehensive cleaning and inspection. You can also change the system’s air filters regularly, usually every one to three months. Also, clean the system’s coils by gently spraying them with a garden hose. It's also important that you keep the area around the outdoor unit free of any vegetation that could hinder airflow.
Get the advantages that regular heat pump maintenance affords, and contact Russell's Heating & Cooling today to schedule a service appointment. We've been happily serving homeowners in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia since 1977.
Our goal is to help educate our customers about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information about heat pump maintenance and other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Resource guide.
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