When you have a new heat pump in Columbus, GA, it’s tempting to skip heat pump maintenance appointments. However, all equipment suffers from wear and tear regardless of its age. Without routine checkups, an affordable repair could become a pricey replacement.
1. Decreased Efficiency
Heat pumps gradually degrade after years of use. If you don’t replace worn-out components, they require more power to keep running, which drains energy and causes an increase in energy bills. An overloaded heat pump could even trip your circuit breaker.
2. Shorter Equipment Lifespan
With regular maintenance, a heat pump could last 15 years and possibly longer. Neglected heat pumps degrade more rapidly, forcing you to replace them earlier than you’d planned. Certain issues, such as refrigerant leaks, could also damage the environment, your health and other parts of your heating system.
If you skip check-ups, you might notice signs of degradation, such as strange noises when the heat turns on, the system’s inability to heat the entire house or a thermostat stuck in recovery mode.
3. Unexpected System Breakdowns
Temperatures outside have dropped below freezing, but you’re warm and comfortable indoors — until the HVAC system suddenly gives out. Now you’re on the phone with HVAC professionals, trying to get heat pump service as soon as possible. If you’d scheduled maintenance at your convenience during the fall, chances are you won’t need an emergency repair later when the weather has turned cold.
Regular maintenance can prevent abrupt shutdowns. HVAC professionals can catch a refrigerant leak in the early stages, repair loose electrical connections, lubricate motors before they get stuck and clean dirty components, giving you peace of mind in cold weather.
Reach out to Climate Control Heating & Air Conditioning to discuss our cost-effective maintenance plans. Two annual visits could extend your HVAC system’s lifespan and reduce energy costs.
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