Although heat pumps have have been around for a while, they’ve surged in popularity over the last several years. And so it’s understandable that many homeowners who own a heat pump have no idea that maintenance is supposed to happen twice a year, unlike traditional heating systems and air conditioners which only need maintenance once a year. This is why having a comprehensive maintenance plan is essential for ensuring your heat pump operates efficiently year-round.
The confusion is compounded by the fact that we live in Arizona where the cooling season is much longer than the heating season. Getting maintenance on a heat pump “every six months” makes perfect sense in areas that experience a new season every 3 months.
