Seasonal Heat Pump Cleaning
Matt Moore • Apr 10, 2019
Heat Pump Maintenance
To ensure that you heat pump works efficiently giving it a regular service annually will save you some dollars on your power bills while adding to your units lifespan.
We recommend cleaning your heat pump every four weeks to ensure optimum operation efficiency. We will run through with you how to best maintain your selected heat pump brand and we offer regular maintenance service as required.
- Matt Moore
If you use your heat pump year-round to both heat your home and keep it cool during summer then getting it regularly serviced is a must. You can also do some regular maitenance at home yourself to keep it running at peak efficiency. Below is video from Fujitsu Heat Pumps outlining how you can keep your heat pump performing at it's best.
6 Tips to keep your heat pump performing
Moore Refrigeration & Air Conditioning have over 30 years experience at installing and maintaining heat pumps in Christchurch both for your home or business. Contact the friendly team on 03 360 3084
for a free quote.
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Heat pumps are known to be one of the best heating and cooling systems to maintain a comfortable temperature in your home; popular because they are effective, energy efficient and have a good lifespan. With regular heat pump servicing , you can get between ten and fifteen years use out of your heat pump, and maintenance should start from its first full year of use – this will undeniably extend its lifespan. Its durability will depend on how you use it, how often you have it serviced and the local climate of where you live. For example, heat pumps Christchurch and the Canterbury surrounding areas need a heat pump with a good defrost cycle to prevent an accumulation of ice on the coil which hinders the heat pumps capacity to generate heat. However, even a well-maintained heat pump will eventually fail in time. You will most likely contact us if your unit starts making unusual noises or emitting strange odours, but there are other signs your heat pump needs attention.
The most popular way that Kiwis heat our homes is through air source heat pumps. There are three types:
Many Kiwis turn to various heating methods during the colder months, especially in Christchurch or elsewhere in the South Island. As the needle drops, portable space heaters such as the unflued portable gas heaters can be a popular choice as a matter of cost. However, heat pumps, though initially more expensive, are worth it as you make your money back in the long-term as you are using a lot less energy to heat the same space.
