Heat pump maintenance in Bend, Oregon, is essential for keeping your equipment working effectively for many years.
It’s the simplest way to save energy and avoid a costly, troublesome breakdown.
Without a regular tune-up, your heat pump can cost you quite a bit 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 maintained unit, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
You’ll see that reflect on your heating and cooling costs each month—and it won’t be cheap.
Maintenance makes your HVAC more stable too. You could have trouble lurking just around the corner. 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 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 scheduling a professional at least biannually—once in the fall and once in the spring. When temperatures start to change, it’s the perfect time for a system tune-up.
After all, your system works year-round to keep your home 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, trustworthy heat pump. But what can you do to get ready for your annual tune-up? Here are some DIY tasks to finish before your Tri County Climate Control LLC technician arrives:
- Check your outdoor unit. Your heat pump needs to be kept clear all the time to keep your home comfortable. Double check there’s no debris on or around your unit. You’ll need about two feet open around your unit in every direction.
- Tidy up your system. Double check your outdoor unit is clean. If you see dirt or grime, shut it off and slowly 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 well. Remember 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 Tri County Climate Control LLC 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 Tri County Climate Control LLC 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 important things you can do. The Tri County Climate Control LLC team is here for you when you need it. Call us or request an appointment with us online.