How a Fall Heat Pump Tune-Up Puts Money Back in Your Pocket This Arizona Winter
Winter after winter you see your heating bills go up. The heat pump is running longer for some reason and you can not put your finger on why. Yet with a fall tune-up there is a way to recoup some of that expense.
You have come to the right place if those are the kinds of questions on your mind. We at Alaskan Air Conditioning, Heating, Plumbing & Electrical have put Arizona homeowners at ease since 1972; our polite Polar Bears are on hand to see you through the cooler months. Call (520) 214-0423 and we will set up an appointment.
Some would have you believe an Arizona winter is too mild to be concerned with, but those who have been through a cold spell in Tucson or Phoenix are aware of the truth. The temperature falls overnight, the heat pump comes on and your energy bill reflects it. A bit of forethought in the fall changes all that.
The Case for a Fall Tune-Up
After cooling your home throughout the summer, your heat pump has put in its time. Come fall the system has been at it for months on end. It is well worth having a technician put it through its paces before you put it to work in heating mode.
Then there is the matter of small things. A dirty coil or part that is past its prime will not bring your system to a halt, but they will have the heat pump using more energy than it ought to. The more you let them be, the higher the cost.
What a Tune-Up Does for Your Winter Bills
When a heat pump is in good order and properly calibrated it does not need as much energy to do its job and your monthly bill shows it. An in depth fall service will cover the following:
- Put the coils and other components in order so the system is not overworked
- See to refrigerant levels for the sake of efficiency and performance
- Make sure electrical connections are in safe working condition
- Verify the thermostat is reading and responding as it should
- Lubricate any moving parts to take the strain off the motor
- Clean or put in new air filters for better airflow
- Ensure the transition from one mode to the other is without issue
In short, these measures allow the heat pump to accomplish more with less. An efficient system will not have to run as long or cycle as frequently, and that is where one finds the savings.
Preventing Breakdowns That Cost You
It is a fact that a lot of what ends up being an expensive repair was once a minor oversight. Be it an odd noise or a slight falter in performance, leave it and it will become a breakdown. They have a way of occurring on the coldest night when you are in need of heat.
Our technicians can get ahead of such warning signs with a fall visit. It is a lot cheaper to deal with something in October than to have an emergency on your hands in mid-winter. Should trouble arise though, we are here 24/7.
More Life from Your Heat Pump
There is more to regular upkeep than the immediate savings on a bill. With proper care year in and year out you put less stress on the system and are not left with surprises, getting a few more years from your investment.
We also have our Club Membership and MVP Program for the homeowner who would rather not have to keep track of every maintenance date. These plans make it a matter of course to have your system in fine fettle.
For Homeowners in Tucson and Phoenix
Our offices in Scottsdale and Tempe are the base from which we serve the greater Phoenix and Tucson areas. We have provided our full range of services, from plumbing and electrical to heating and cooling, in this state since 1972. Financing is available with 24 hour approval should a replacement or repair be a financial worry.
There is no need to wait for a cold night to test your heat pump. To have your home comfortable and your bills under control, give us a ring at (520) 214-0423. Let the team at Alaskan Air Conditioning, Heating, Plumbing & Electrical prepare your system for what is to come.