Just like the leaves are quickly falling outside, so is the temperature, which means your home’s heating system is going to need to be ready to fall in line and get ready to make your home comfy and cozy. But if your home is heated by a heat pump that is either getting up there in age or has been lacking proper maintenance, it may not be able to provide you with with the cozy and efficient feels you want. To ensure your home can warm up to a temperature that’s just right — without making your utility bill skyrocket — here are four ways to know if it’s time to replace a heat pump.
Its Reliability is Falling Faster Than the Leaves Outside
This may be an obvious one, but more often than not, homeowners will waste money on repair after repair, when in reality, the best option is usually to replace the heat pump with a new, energy-efficient system. If you are noticing that you are having to call a professional to schedule yet another heat pump repair appointment, then this is a tell-tale sign that it’s time to schedule a heat pump replacement estimate instead!
Rust is Beginning to Coat Its Exterior
They say “seeing is believing,” and if you see a layer of rust on your heat pump, then you best believe that it’s most likely time to replace it. Like most pieces of HVAC equipment, rust can either be a sign of aging or lack of maintenance, and either one of these can lead to a heat pump having to be replaced. Rather than waiting for your heat pump to wither away completely, it’s best for your home’s comfort level — and you wallet! — to be proactive and replace the system before it ups your utility bills.
Dust is Accumulating in Your Home More Than Ever
A layer of snow covering the ground outside may look magical, but a layer of dust covering your belongings? Not so much. Before you start rethinking your home cleaning habits, you may want to get the opinion of a home heating expert, because that layer of dust may be due to an old heat pump. By upgrading your heat pump to a new, more efficient system, you will most likely see a decrease in dust AND a decrease in your utility bills!
Certain Rooms Are Uncomfortably Hot or Cold
If there’s a room in your home that is unusually hot or cold — and your thermostat is set at a reasonable temperature — chances are that this is the result of an outdated and inefficient heat pump system. Rather than suffering through the winter with rooms in your home that aren’t comfortable, call a heat pump professional sooner rather than later.
Now that you have a bundle of ways to tell if your heat pump needs to be replaced or not, it’s time to contact the team at Raynor Services! Whether you’re sure you need your system replaced or you simply need a repair, the experts at Raynor Services can take care of all of your heat pump needs. Contact us today!
