Your heating and cooling system has to work hard all year long, providing efficient cooling through the hot Raleigh summer, and keeping your home warm and cozy through the winter months. Many people wonder how this year-round operation affects their heat pump’s life span.

The average heat pump life span is about 15 years, but many people can keep their equipment running longer with annual maintenance service. When seasons change and you transition your heat pump from cooling mode to heating mode, call a professional to perform routine maintenance services.

Consistent preventive maintenance performed by a certified technician has many advantages:

• Extended equipment life. All mechanical systems are subject to wear and tear, and your heat pump is no exception. Routinely replacing worn components, lubricating moving parts and tightening loose connections can help extend your heat pump’s life span. Remember, 15 years is an average, which means there is potential for your heat pump to last longer.
• Reduced repairs. Regular maintenance can prevent repairs later in the season, because your technician will have the opportunity to address small problems before they become big ones.
• Increased energy efficiency. Tuning up and cleaning your heat pump twice a year will help it run more efficiently.
• Lowered utility bills. Better energy efficiency means lower heating and cooling bills for you. If your heat pump doesn’t have to work as hard or as frequently to maintain your thermostat settings, you get the benefit of less energy consumption.
• Improved home comfort. When your heat pump is operating properly, you will have good airflow, quiet operation and minimal cycling of the system so you can enjoy total home comfort all year long.

The professionals at Comfort Services are here to help you extend your heat pump’s life span so you can get the most from your valuable investment. When it is time to upgrade, we will help you select a new system that will be reliable, durable, and energy efficient. Contact us today to learn more or to schedule an appointment.

Our goal is to help educate our customers about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems).  For more information about the life span of heat pumps and other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Resource guide.

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