The heat pump is made of three principle parts: evaporator coil, condenser coil, and compressor coil. These parts work together to give your house the warmth it deserves. As we are approaching winter, it’s important that you ensure that your heat pump is functioning optimally. This is to make sure that the unit effectively cools your house. A well-maintained heating unit also functions efficiently thus saving you plenty of money. To help you out, here are tips recommended by HVAC contractors on how to maintain your heat pump:

Clean the heat pump filter

Air filters accumulate dirt over time. When they are dirty the blower works harder to move air; therefore, it consumes more energy. This makes it expensive to maintain the heat pump. Air filters are made up of a fine mesh material that you can easily clean with a vacuum brush. When cleaning, ensure that you clean both sides. If the filters are too dirty you should consider cleaning them with warm water and a detergent. For ideal results, clean the filters every month. If the filters are too dirty or you have used them for a long time you should consider replacing them.

Inspect the heat pump outdoor unit

The outdoor unit tends to have two main problems: getting out of level and getting dirty. During the warm summer months, it’s common for the outdoor unit to accumulate mud, dirt and other debris. You should clean the unit with a garden hose. For the heat pump to function properly, the outdoor condenser unit should be at level. You can hire an HVAC company to help you with the leveling or do it yourself.

You should place a level on top of the condensing unit and determine if the bubbles are within the level lines. If the unit is out of level you should raise or lower it with a flat bar. If the unit is seriously out of level you should consider replacing the blocks or concrete pad.  It’s common for outdoor units to be located in areas that don’t experience a lot of foot traffic. If this is the case with your unit, chances are that there are weeds, debris and other plants growing around it. For the unit to function optimally you should get rid of these plants.

Conclusion

These are tips on how to maintain your heat pump. To ensure maximum efficiency of your heat pump regularly inspect and clean it. You should also work closely to your heat pump repair professional so that you can know what to do in the event of any problem.