Heat Pump Maintenance & Tune-Up Services
In Charlotte, NC.

What Is a Heat Pump?

Some people think a heat pump is a replacement for a furnace. This is only partially true. A heat pump forces heated airflow throughout your home just like a furnace. But the similarities end there.

Furnaces use fans and convection to force hot air throughout the home. Heat pumps do two things. First, in the cold months, it brings air from outside into the system, where it’s heated and pumped throughout your house. Second, a heat pump takes warm air from your home and pumps it outside during the warm months. Using thermodynamics, the heat pump helps regulate your home’s temperature and humidity levels.

In case you’re wondering, central air-conditioning uses a heat pump because the pump’s primary function is heat exchange. Some modern HVAC systems use heat pumps combined with both heating and cooling. These heating and cooling systems heat air in the cold months and cool the air in the warm months using heat pumps for air exchange efficiency.

Heat Pump Maintenance Service Tips

At Travis Crawford Heating Cooling & Plumbing, we put transparency into our services because you should know everything upfront. We want you to avoid costly issues like the replacement and installation of a new heat pump. This way, you won’t be surprised by hidden charges or upsells.

If your HVAC system needs maintenance, we’ll run your heat exchange system through a heat pump maintenance checklist and then show you what you need for a heat pump tune-up. Then, if you need heat pump repair, we’ll give you the best price possible.

• Turn the system on and ensure the parts located outside and inside turn on. If you have a heat pump, it will start even if you turn up the air conditioner. Our technicians know what heat pumps sound like, so they’ll likely hear if something is wrong.
• With the system on, the technician will examine the system for damaged hoses and other components.
• Heat pumps have components that spin. The technician will examine the internal bearings and apply grease if needed.
• Check the blower belt for the correct tension and adjust if needed.
• Technicians do an electrical connection check for loose connections and other electrical issues that might make the heat pump break down.
• Heat pumps use filters that should be changed regularly so the heat pump moves clean air. This includes HEPA filters.
• The technician will also check the thermostat for accuracy and adjust it accordingly.
• If the system includes air conditioning, the technician will check the refrigerant level and condition of the coils and compressor.

Several components make up a heat pump system. If they break down, the whole system might not work properly. The experts at Travis Crawford Heating Cooling & Plumbing will conduct a heat pump inspection, including simple things like proper condenser draining.