Today’s heat pumps are an efficient and reliable means of indoor comfort control. Instead of using energy to generate heat, they move heat from your home to the outdoor or the other way round, depending on the season. Here are a few ways to keep your heat pump operating efficiently in Martinsburg, WV.
Set and Forget
Instead of trying to change the setting on the thermostat every day, try setting a steady temperature and letting it run. Your heat pump will run more efficiently when you do not alter its settings consistently. Cranking up or down the thermostat settings when you are away from home may use more energy as the heat pump works harder to get back to the desired temperature.
Using a Hybrid Heating System
If you have both a furnace and a heat pump, you can get the best of both worlds. Since heat pumps pull heat from the air, there comes a point where they are no longer efficient or effective. Hybrid heating systems utilize the heat pump for heating until the outside temperature drops to that point. Then, the system automatically switches over to the furnace. These systems are ideal for the cold, unforgiving winters here in Martinsburg, WV.
Be Sure to Invest in Seasonal HVAC Maintenance Services
One of the best ways to make sure that your heat pump is running efficiently is to simply invest in seasonal tune-ups. Sticking to a regularly scheduled HVAC maintenance routine allows your technician to check for small issues that could progress into big problems if they weren’t addressed. During every maintenance visit, you can count on our technicians for the following:
- A complete cleaning of all interior components
- A thorough inspection of the system
- Lubrication for moving parts
- Tightening of all electrical connections
- Thermostat testing and calibration as needed
- A new filter and filter installation
Call Care Services Inc. technicians for all your furnace, AC, and heat pump service needs in Martinsburg, WV.
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