Heat Pump Tips Going into Fall

The fall transition to the colder months in Nova Scotia is a perfect time to perform annual maintenance on your home’s heating and cooling systems, and our Daikin units are no exception.

Daikin heat pumps are efficient units that can make all the difference to the comfort of your home! But they’re far more efficient when maintained by a professional HVAC technician like those at Ready Refrigeration.

Curious about what should be on your heat pump maintenance checklist?

Here are the top 5 items our technicians focus on during normal annual maintenance for our Daikin heat pumps:

1. Replace your filter and clean your unit

Standing in front of your mini split and getting a smell despite having cleaned or replaced your filter recently? We recommend scheduling a cleaning ASAP because odors are not a great sign when your mini split handles every breath of air you take in your home.

Having a dirty mini split can cause you and your family allergy symptoms, potentially hazardous reactions and illnesses caused by mold. An annual cleaning (at a minimum) is one of the most important things you can do to maintain good air quality and a healthy home. Contact us today to book your fall cleaning!

2. Clean the coils

Dirty coils can reduce a heat pump unit’s cooling capacity by as much as 40%! For this reason and more, cleaning your evaporator, and your condenser’s indoor and outdoor coils is right near the top of our heat pump repair and maintenance checklist.

Not only does this help keep your unit operating efficiently, it can also reduce your energy bills, maximize the lifespan of your mini split, and help you avoid costly and stressful emergency repairs. If you need help cleaning your coils, contact us today to book your fall cleaning!

3. Check the refrigerant

Did you know that your mini split uses a refrigerant line to bring heat into your home in the fall and winter and move heat out of your home in the summer? Low refrigerant levels can decrease your unit’s cooling capacity by up to 20%!

An annual visit from a Ready Refrigeration service technician will go a long way in ensuring that your refrigerant lines, coils, and flare connections are in good condition, so you don’t have to worry that you’re missing out on the efficiency you deserve from your mini split.

4. Test the compressor

The compressor plays such a vital role in your system’s operation that Ready Refrigeration's HVAC technicians perform a test on your mini split heat pump’s compressor with every maintenance or repair call. Without a well-functioning compressor, your unit will struggle to move the refrigerant between your indoor and outdoor units. This means your Daikin ductless mini split likely won’t be able to keep up with your settings and will leave you with an uncomfortable home.

5. Book your next appointment ahead of time

With consistent care, a Daikin ductless mini split is a smart investment in your home’s comfort and efficiency that will last many, many years.

At Ready Refrigeration, we’re committed to helping homeowners maintain their heat pump systems throughout their lifespans. The best way to ensure that you don’t miss out on your next service is to schedule it in advance today! Book now!