Heat Pump Maintenance

Michigan’s Heat Pump Maintenance Experts

Just like all of the HVAC components in your home, your heat pump requires routine maintenance to ensure optimal performance and longevity. If you have a heat pump installed in your home, then you understand that replacement is no small investment. The best way to maximize the life expectancy of your heat pump and protect your investment is to have regular maintenance performed by a trained professional.

Our Heat Pump Maintenance Services

When you call One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning to perform routine maintenance to your homes heat pump, we will do the following.

• Inspect all moving parts and pieces
• Replace air filter
• Clean outdoor units and remove any snow, ice, or debris
• Clean the coils
• Flush the indoor condensate pan and drain (spring maintenance)
• Oil all applicable fan motors and moving parts

Heat Pump Maintenance Tips

Routine inspections and maintenance are the best ways to maximize the life of your heat pump, but the following steps can also be taken to further improve its efficiency.

• Check air filters monthly. Clean or replace as needed.
• Set your thermostat to one temperature. Constant adjusting can cause higher utility costs and force your heat pump to work harder.
• During the heating season, try not to set your thermostat below 65 degrees
• When your heat pump is in cooling mode, try not to set your thermostat below 70 degrees and this can cause the indoor coil to freeze and cause condensation in your house.
• Make it a habit to look at your outdoor heat pump during the cold winter months for sign of excessive ice or snow build up
• If excessive ice does build up, turn the thermostat to emergency heat or the off position and remove the snow or ice. Warm water can help melt the snow or ice as well as cold water from a hose.  Never use hot water to melt snow from your outdoor heat pump.
• Keep shrubs pruned back 18” from all sides to allow for proper airflow and servicing