Heat Pump Servicing
Like all heating and cooling systems, proper maintenance is the key to the efficient operation of your heat pump system.
The difference between the energy consumption of a well maintained heat pump and a severely neglected one ranges from 10% to 25%.
Along with cleaning the filters once a month, Ezi-Breeze recommends a professional service for your heat pumps every 18 - 24 months.
The benefits of an Ezi-Breeze Service are:
- Gas pressure testing ensures system is not low on gas and compressor is running 100% efficiently.
- Air on/ Air Off/Temperature testing ensures the correct heat is coming out of the wall unit and compressor is running 100% efficiently.
- Filter cleaning - dirty filters block air flow, meaning the unit will work harder. This may lead to increased power consumption.
- Coil Cleaning - deep clean of coils for best air flow possible and to ensure unit is running at its best efficiency.
- Check all electrical terminations as a loose connection could cause a fire.
- Check drains as clear drains eliminate possible water damage.
- Clean decoration panels to keep your unit looking new.
- Inspection is important for corrosion preventative maintenance.
Leaky outdoor units
Depending on the type of heat pump you have, a small amount of condensation or water dripping on the outside of your unit (i.e. outside the house) is normal. But for the most part, your heat pump unit should stay dry whether or not it’s in use. If the outdoor unit is located on brackets above the soil, the condensation will drain into the soil which is fine. If the unit is located on concrete with a drain attached to it, the drain can block up with ice if it's cold enough outside. It can also block up with dust and dirt because it is cycling air from outside. Both issues can cause an icy water leak which will not affect the performance of the unit.
Some units are fitted with a condensate pump which can be prone to leaking due to the high amount of dirt collected during the winter months which can block the pump. Preventative maintenance is recommended.
If we attend a callout and any of the above issues are present, we are not able to cover the cost under warranty.
To book a service Call us now on Rangiora 03 313 5966 or Christchurch 03 352 2780
