Heat Pump Repair and Maintenance
Heat pumps require professional maintenance twice per year. We recommend cooling tune-ups in the early spring and heating tune-ups in the early fall. Those services include a multipoint inspection, comprehensive cleaning, and correction of any normal wear and tear. Our technician can also recommend proactive repairs as needed. It’s better to replace a worn capacitor now, for instance, than to wait for it to suddenly fail. You can often avoid permanent damage to your heat pump or equipment failure with prompt repairs.
Seasonal tune-ups can help prevent the most common summer and winter heat pump malfunctions. Routine maintenance can lower your energy bills by a significant amount. It can also extend the life of your heat pump and reduce your total cost of ownership.
Even with regular maintenance, you should look out for problems and call us at the first signs of them. High energy consumption is often an early warning sign. We encourage homeowners to track their electricity usage. If you notice a spike in usage, you know to schedule us for expert diagnostics.
The typical heat pump cycle is between 10 and 15 minutes, and it should occur two or three times per hour. A system that runs for extended periods often has a thermostat or electrical problem. Systems that short cycle may be overheating. This can be due to something as simple as a clogged HVAC filter or as serious as a refrigerant leak. Other notable warning signs include uneven cooling/heating, high humidity, unusual noises, and unpleasant smells.
