Preparing for winter in Newton Grove, NC, should include making sure that your heat pump is running as it should. Here are seven tips for avoiding trouble with your heat pump this winter.
1. Have a Tune-Up
Heat pumps need regular maintenance, and fall is the best time to have one of our professional technicians provide an inspection and tune-up. Our technicians can find issues that might be about to escalate and then fix them for you.
A fall tune-up will also ensure efficiency throughout the winter. Although North Carolina is in the South, as fall goes on, the nighttime temperatures can drop to freezing or slightly below. An efficient heat pump will not only help to keep you warm but also keep your utility bills from rising.
You can expect your heat pump to last longer with good preventive maintenance, too. Usually, a heat pump will last up to 15 years, but with the right kind of care, you might be able to extend that time frame.
2. Install a Heat Pump Cover
A heat pump cover made of heavy-duty mesh will help keep leaves, sticks and other debris out of your heat pump. Since heat pumps need to easily circulate air, you need a mesh cover rather than a hard shell.
3. Have Our Technicians Do All Necessary Repairs
While doing it yourself may sound like a good idea, it really isn’t. Your heat pump has not only complex electrical connections but also refrigerant inside it — both of which could be dangerous if you don’t know what you’re doing. Our technicians are well-trained and highly motivated, and they all have NATE certification.
Our team consists of HVAC professionals who are both smart and conscientious. They’re also dedicated to delivering outstanding customer service.
4. Trim Back Plants
In the fall, trees lose their leaves, and other plants wither. Dead plant material can cause a host of issues with your system’s outdoor unit. Cut away grass and other plants from your outdoor unit so that it stays relatively clear and keeps the air flowing smoothly.
5. Change the Filter Regularly
Having a dirty air filter in your heat pump could cause your system to freeze up. Your heat pump does have a “defrosting mode,” but if your coil freezes, then it may leave water all over the floor after defrosting.
It’s a simple matter to change the filter. You need to do so at least every three months and more often if you have pets. When your system’s air filter is clean, air flows freely, contributing to efficiency and usually preventing ice from forming inside the system.
6. Use a Smart Thermostat
Smart thermostats can control your heat pump without constant monitoring. Better still, they learn as they go along and adjust to any changes you make to the original program. They also keep track of your usage so that you can see any unusual changes in activity each month.
7. Keep Indoor Vents Clear
It’s easy not to notice it when you accidentally cover or block interior vents, especially the intake vent. Furniture can slide, and you can forget things that you set down in front of or on top of your system’s vents “just for a minute.” Uncovering these vents will ease your heat pump’s workload.
Our company has been in business for more than 50 years, so you can rely on our smarts and experience. You can count on us to provide any service you need when it comes to your heating and cooling system.
We’re supremely qualified to do any work you need done on your heat pump, and we give you a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you need heat pump repairs or any other HVAC services in Newton Grove, NC, call us at Cape Fear Air Conditioning, Heating, & Electrical Company Inc.
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