Were you aware that your heat pump can lose efficiency after a while? While unavoidable wear and tear throughout the years will cause some impact on your heat pump’s efficiency, the main culprit when it comes to heat pumps losing efficiency is lack of maintenance. Making sure to schedule regular heat pump maintenance is the best way you can keep your heat pump working as it should and possibly save some money on your utility bills.
At All Solutions Heating & Cooling, we suggest biannual heat pump maintenance. Each time, we will inspect your heat pump for any potential problems and recommend repairs if they’re needed. We’ll also ensure your heat pump is clean and make any necessary adjustments. A key part of a clean heat pump is a clean air filter. While we’ll always change your air filter during heat pump maintenance, you can help keep your heat pump efficient by seeing if your air filter needs to be replaced throughout the year.
ENERGY STAR® recommends changing your air filter on a monthly basis. You could need to change it more or less frequently, depending on your filter type, your system and your indoor environment. As an example, if you have pets, you may want to change your air filter more regularly than someone who doesn’t. By checking your filter every month, you will start to get a feel for how often you should change it. Air will flow more freely through your home when you have a clean filter. You’ll notice improved air quality in addition to a rise in heat pump efficiency. You could also extend the life expectancy of your heat pump by keeping its filter clean. That’s because your heat pump needs to work harder when you have a dirty air filter and that puts avoidable wear and tear on its components.
Another factor that could reduce your heat pump’s efficiency is leakin