Heat pumps earn their keep by working in both directions — but that dual duty means they run more hours in a year than a furnace or AC alone. Keeping the outdoor coil clean, the refrigerant charge right, and the defrost cycle working properly is what separates a heat pump that runs for 15 years from one that fails at 8.
Call Durham HVAC Connect and we'll connect you with an HVAC professional serving Durham Region who maintains heat pumps. Let them know the age of your system and whether you have noticed ice build-up, noise, or longer run times.
Heat pump maintenance overlaps with furnace and AC care but adds heat-pump-only checks. The professional will clean the outdoor coil, verify refrigerant pressures in both heating and cooling modes, test the reversing valve and defrost controls, check airflow and the indoor filter, and confirm auxiliary or backup heat steps in properly during deep cold. Because the system has more parts moving it through more seasons, an annual tune-up is easier to justify than for single-mode systems.
Why homeowners book heat pump maintenance
The heat pump has not been serviced in over a year Ice builds up on the outdoor unit and does not clear during defrost Run times seem longer than they used to Auxiliary heat activates more than expected The unit makes noises when it first starts Warranty coverage that requires documented servicing
Why call Durham HVAC Connect?
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