Why is it important to service my heat pump?

The holidays in Wendell, North Carolina, can be a cozy time, and for many of us, our heat pumps keep our homes nice and toasty. This year especially has seen December temperatures drop off substantially, creating excellent opportunities for cozying up with movies, books, game nights, and holiday feasts. 

If your heat pump has been working properly, you might take maintenance for granted. As the old saying goes: if it ain’t broken don’t fix it! But the truth is, regular maintenance is the best way to keep your unit running as it should so you can keep taking it for granted the rest of the season! 

Maintenance keeps heat pumps running optimally

With still-high fuel and electricity prices, the efficiency of your heat pump is more important to your household’s financial stability than ever. So don’t fall into the trap of believing heat pump maintenance is a waste of money!

Heat pumps are complex and intricate machines—they require everything to work in proper order so it can pull heat out of the air. But even a light coating of dust or dirt can impede that process because those types of debris do not conduct heat very well. That’s where a good HVAC tech can help!

Maintenance can help you avoid pricey repairs

When the heat goes out, you need it fixed fast. But repairs can be expensive and if you need a replacement, the damage to your finances can be even worse. As we talked about above, heat pumps are intricate units, and one tiny part that’s performing poorly can bring the entire thing down with it.

Our techs know the parts in your heat pump that are likely to fail, and we can run tests to make sure nothing else is ready to bite the dust. We can keep you and your loved ones warm through the holidays and beyond.

Extend the life of your heat pump

Finally, regular heat pump maintenance can keep it running longer than unmaintained units, on average. Don’t shell out money for a new heating system more often than you need to—replacing a heat pump is a big and expensive job. It’s especially stressful for homeowners when the heat dies on them and the install needs to happen ASAP. 

Ultimately, it doesn’t make sense to save a penny while you let dollar bills burn this winter. Be proactive and call our techs out to make sure you’re ready to weather everything winter throws at you!