What is included in a heat pump cleaning?
Heat pumps are finicky devices. Compared to a furnace, they require a bit more maintenance. The list below is a description of the key steps our technicians perform during an annual cleaning / maintenance visit. Many of the most expensive repairs can be prevented by simply keeping the outdoor unit clean and free of leaves, dirt and debris.
Outdoor Unit
- Inspect outdoor condenser
- Detergent cleaning of outdoor condenser
- Vacuum debris from fan and grill.
- Test heating and cooling controls
- Test capacitor (the most common point of failure)
- Test relays & hi-low limit switches.
- Inspect the refrigeration metering device to ensure it’s working
- Inspect lineset and electrical line for abrasions
Inside unit / air handler
- Clean evaporator coil
- Flush and clean condensate drain lines
- Measure amp draw of fan/blower
- Check air filter, replace as needed
- Check blower motor for bearings and balance problems
- Full test run cycle, inspect for vibrations, unusual sounds, etc.
- Check safety relays
- Capacitor test
- Test high / low safety limit switches