A heat pump is a long-term investment in thermal comfort, lower heating costs and environmental protection. Heat pumps produced today are advanced, almost maintenance-free and failure-free devices. Which of course does not mean that you do not have to take care of them... For efficient, long-term operation of heat pumps, regular technical inspections and maintenance work are necessary. How to take care of the life of a heat pump? You will find practical tips in the guide below.
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Increase the lifespan of your heat pump with regular maintenance
Heat pump operation requires, above all, regular technical inspections. This is the basis for long-term, efficient and reliable operation of the device. A comprehensive technical inspection should take place at least once a year. It is worth entrusting this task to an authorized service of the manufacturer of your heat pump, which employs certified technicians who are perfectly familiar with the technologies used in devices of a specific brand.
Often, the manufacturer directly indicates the entities authorized to perform technical inspections and specifies the frequency of their performance. Failure to follow the manufacturer's recommendations may significantly hinder effective claims under the warranty.
During a technical inspection, the most important components in the heat pump are checked, such as the cooling system, heat exchanger, circulation pump and fan. The specialist also looks at the tightness and pressure in the system. The inspection includes mechanical and electronic diagnostics.
It concerns both the technical condition and the efficiency of the device. If any faults or other irregularities are detected, they should be recorded in the document confirming the inspection and removed as soon as possible (preferably immediately). Immediate reaction helps prevent the damage from getting worse.
Regular cleaning and replacement of filters and heat exchangers
To maintain optimum heat pump efficiency for as long as possible, it is important to regularly clean the filters and heat exchangers. Dirty filters reduce the efficiency of the device and contribute to increased power consumption. It is worth doing this no less than every few months. It should be remembered that while filters can usually be cleaned or replaced yourself, cleaning delicate heat exchangers is a much more complicated task that is better left to specialists. They have the right skills, tools and cleaning agents.
Constant monitoring of refrigerant levels
The refrigerant is essential for transferring heat in the system, so its level requires constant monitoring. If, despite regular refilling of the refrigerant (according to the heat pump manufacturer's recommendations), its level is still too low, the device should be diagnosed, as a leak may have occurred.
Both the inspection and refilling of the refrigerant, as well as the removal of any cause of the leak, should be carried out by a qualified specialist! Improper handling of the refrigerant is dangerous to health and may lead to damage to the heat pump.
How else can you take care of your heat pump? To extend its lifespan, it is worth regularly checking the condition of insulation and seals and using available tools to monitor the system's operation, and in case of doubts, immediately contact the manufacturer of the device or the service indicated by him.
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