As winter descends upon Denver, CO, it’s important to do those vital checkups on your heating system. Whether it’s a furnace replacement or just a general tune-up, now’s the time to deal with such crucial matters before it’s too late.
Your system’s heat pump is an integral component, one that should be inspected yearly by your local Denver heating service to make sure it’s not wearing down and costing you more money or creating a hazardous condition.
Did you know that a properly working heat pump saves your home in energy costs? A horribly neglected heat pump uses about 10%-25% more energy than one in prime condition, which is why it’s so important to have a local Denver, CO heating service, like Summit Heating, A/C, Plumbing & Electrical come out and perform this crucial maintenance.
You should also make sure to clean or change the filters once a month because dirt-clogged filters and fans block airflow throughout your system, forcing the heat pump to overwork itself. When airflow reduction happens, your heating system’s performance will decrease, and it could damage the system’s compressor.
For outdoor units, don’t forget to wipe down all coils regularly and every now and then shut off power to the fan so you can safely clean it with a rag or cloth. Don’t let the snow pile up around the unit, and cut away all weeds, removing anything needlessly surrounding your unit.
The importance of getting your heat pump inspected now before we enter the belly of winter is to save on the costliness of having to make a late-night emergency call because a rusted belt broke, or the dwindling airflow finally ceased altogether. It’s much better to spend a little for peace of mind and security than to spend a fortune to fix an untimely disaster.
The dangers of a defunct heat pump could be deadly. For instance, carbon monoxide is an odorless, poison gas, and if leaking from a broken heating system it could easily turn into a hazardous, life-threatening situation for you and your family. That’s why it’s so important to have a certified Summit Heating, A/C, Plumbing & Electrical service technician come out to your home and make sure everything is working optimally.
A Summit Heating, A/C, Plumbing & Electrical technician will check to make sure your thermostat is working properly, check for and seal any leakages, measure the airflow and refrigerant charge, clean electrical connections, and adhere to a nonconductive coating, oil motors, and check the belt’s tightness and level of erosion.
So remember, to stay safe and avoid catastrophic heating failures, inspect that heat pump! Call Summit Heating, A/C, Plumbing & Electrical today.
