Heat pump maintenance in Newport, North Carolina, is essential for keeping your system working effectively throughout the seasons.
It’s the simplest way to save energy and avoid a costly, inconvenient breakdown.
Without a semiannual tune-up, your heat pump can cost you quite a chunk of change in electricity bills and home comfort. Studies show heat pumps that aren’t serviced regularly work much harder.
An especially neglected outdoor unit can use 10 to 25 percent more energy than a maintained 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 system more reliable too. You could have trouble lurking just around the corner. A professional maintenance appointment can help take care of them before they become something worse.
You’ll avoid service calls for common problems like freezing up or nonstop 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 calling in a professional at least biannually—once in the fall and once in the spring. When temperatures start to change, it’s a great time for a system tune-up.
After all, your system works all the time to keep your family 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 important for an efficient, reliable heat pump. But what can you do to prepare for your regular tune-up? Here are some DIY responsibilities to finish before your Antonelli Comfort Solutions technician arrives:
- Check your outdoor unit. Your heat pump needs to be kept clear at all times to keep your home comfortable. Make sure there’s no debris on or around your unit. You’ll need about two feet open around your unit in each direction.
- Tidy up your system. Double check your outdoor unit is clean. If you see dirt buildup, shut it off and delicately clean it with a lower pressure hose. Eliminate 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. Make 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 Antonelli Comfort Solutions 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 Antonelli Comfort Solutions 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 impactful things you can do. The Antonelli Comfort Solutions team is here for you when you need it. Call us or request an appointment with us online.
