When you make a big investment in something like a heat pump, you deserve to know how long your investment will last. Heat pumps usually have an average lifespan of 10 to 15 years, although there are factors that can affect this range.
When you take excellent care of your heat pump, you can get more life out of your current unit before investing in a heat pump replacement in Staten Island, NY. You can keep reading to learn more about how long you can expect your heat pump to last based on maintenance and use factors.
Average Heat Pump Age
As we already mentioned, the average heat pump will last between 10 and 15 years. Well cared for heat pumps will last 15 years and potentially a few years longer. But heat pumps that do not receive the homeowner and professional maintenance that they require may need to be replaced at the 10 year mark, if not sooner.
You have to think of your heat pump like a car. You would not skip out on oil changes and other maintenance for your car. If you did, the car would quickly stop working. A heat pump is no different. It requires certain maintenance steps in order to remain in good working order across its entire lifespan.
Factors Impacting Heat Pump Lifespan
Some of the things that you need to do for your heat pump as a homeowner include changing out the air filter on time each month, hosing down the outdoor condenser using gentle water pressure from your hose and rinsing out the condensate drain line with vinegar.
A clogged air filter can block airflow into your heat pump and even allow dirt and dust particles to begin filtering through and getting into the system. Similarly, a dirty outdoor condenser can block heat and exhaust from channeling outside the way it needs to.
The dust and dirt that get into your system can make their way into the condensate drain line, where moisture condenses and drains out of your home, leading to a clog. Pouring half a cup of vinegar into the line once per month can kill mold spores and rinse away the dirt buildup that threatens to develop into a clog. Keeping up with these few monthly tasks will go a long way toward extending your heat pump’s lifespan.
How to Extend Heat Pump Lifespan
Aside from keeping up with homeowner maintenance, you also need to schedule professional maintenance with our team of experts. The maintenance appointment is an opportunity for our team to address any developing problems before they begin to affect how your heat pump operates.
If it helps, you can set reminders on your phone or schedule homeowner maintenance tasks on your calendar so you don’t forget to do them. You can also set reminders to schedule maintenance so that you don’t skip appointments accidentally by forgetting when it is time to schedule one.
Contact Scaran today to schedule an appointment with our professionals for heat pump service.
