Like any type of heating and cooling equipment, maintaining your heat pump is essential to keep it in top working order. Spring and fall are the best times to schedule preventive maintenance because the weather in Nova Scotia is at its mildest, and the service prepares your heat pump for the upcoming heating and cooling seasons.
Greater energy efficiency: A heat pump that is serviced every year operates more efficiently than one that never receives professional tune-ups. Inspections that improve heat pump efficiency include cleaning the coils and fan wheel, removing overgrowth from around the outdoor unit and verifying proper refrigerant charge.
Longer equipment life span: A well-maintained cars can last years longer, and the same is true of a heat pump. Tightening electrical connections, cleaning the indoor and outdoor coils are all measures that protect system components and help them last longer.
Lower energy consumption: More efficient heat pumps consume less electricity, which lowers your bills and helps the environment. Fixing refrigerant leaks, replacing a motor or bearing and cleaning away dirt all help to lower energy consumption.