Heat Pump Maintenance Services in Fairfield, OH & hamilton, OH 

Heat Pump Maintenance FAQs

How do I maximize my heat pump’s efficiency?

Your heat pump uses a large coil outside your home and another coil inside to provide heat transfer for both the cooling and heating of your home. The coil outside gets exposed to the elements your-round. It tends to collect dirt, debris, and other contaminants, especially when it gets wet. Your indoor coil is in or on your indoor air handler unit. Because of condensation, it tends to attract airborne pollutants like mold, dust, mildew, and pet dander. Because both of these coils operate at their best when they are clean, it’s important to free them up from the buildup of dirt and debris. Without proper maintenance and cleaning, dirty coils add strain to your system as it works harder to keep up with demands for heating and cooling. While decreasing efficiency, it’s also increasing the stress on the fans, motors, and other parts of the system. In addition to the coils, it’s important to keep your heat pump’s air filter clean and to change it regularly to facilitate a more efficient performance. Clogged, dirty old air filters obstruct airflow. This leads to decreased comfort, higher utility bills, and, in severe cases, a complete breakdown of the system.

3 Ways to Prolong the life of a Heat Pump 

1.) Proper Air Flow

Clogged air filters are the biggest, most common problem with malfunctioning heat pumps. Dust, dirt, and debris can block or reduce airflow. Not only does this prevent you from feeling the full heating or cooling power of your heat pump system, but it also overworks the system and decreases its overall performance. If you’re having problems with your heat pump, check the air filters first to make sure it’s not just a clogged filter. We recommend checking the filter once a month.

2.) Refrigerant Levels

A proper refrigerant charge enables the system to perform like it’s supposed to. Heat pumps that operate low on the refrigerant struggle to keep up with heating and cooling needs and can damage the compressor.

3.) Regular Maintenance

The best way to keep your heat pump in great shape for seasons to come is to schedule professional maintenance with Fairfield-Hamilton Heating & Cooling annually. We can check for all the problems mentioned above and handle more complex issues. Our technicians will check your ductwork, inspect your thermostat, and much more.

We Service All Types of Heating Equipment

Our certified technicians at Fairfield-Hamilton Heating & Cooling can work on any and all types of HVAC equipment, along with any affiliated parts connected to it or used in conjunction with it. This includes, but is not limited to, gas heaters, electric heaters, ductless mini-split, and zoned systems, heat pumps, and more.

We arrive at your home in a state-of-the-art service van fully equipped with all the latest in HVAC technology. As we service your system, we look for any parts that might be faulty and if we find any, we can discuss your options with you and if you’d like us to, we’ll replace it on the spot. With this in mind, we are ready to repair or replace anything that could come up, including ignitors, pilot lights, heat exchangers, fuses, breakers, burners, heat strips, switches, blowers, valves, and control boards.

If needed, we can quickly upgrade thermostats; we can switch out rusted out drain pans; we can correct rotted or damaged ductwork; clean out damaging debris, dirt, and dust. If you’ve recently added on to your home, we can expand your current system to heat that new addition.