There’s nothing like a heat pump when it comes to a single device that both heats and cools a home or business. It’s energy efficient and good for both your budget and the environment.

Just remember that maintenance is important to keep the double-duty system functioning well. Poor maintenance often is the reason behind malfunctioning capacitors, refrigerant leaks or electrical problems.

People sometimes forget that the heat pump is doing all the work previously done by a central heating and cooling system. In the traditional HVAC system, the heater got to rest all summer and the AC was off all winter.

But the heat pump works 12 months a year, making New York City homes and businesses safe and comfortable. Sometimes it needs a checkup to maintain this schedule.

Be proactive

Property-owners can save money and avoid trouble by tending to easy tasks such as replacing dirty filters, cleaning the coils and keeping the condensate line clear once a month.

A technician’s visit once every six months will take care of the rest of the system and maximize its effectiveness. A standard maintenance check reviews all components and thoroughly cleans the system’s many parts. The in-depth cleaning will remove moisture and deter mold and unwanted fungi that otherwise can work their way into your indoor air.

Being proactive pays off in the long run because you extend the life of the system, use less electricity and pay lower utility bills.

Heat pump issues? Premier HVAC is an authority on heat pumps in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island.