Home Comfort Inc. recommends annual heater maintenance for your ductless mini-split in Independence, OR. Schedule in the fall before you have to switch your system over to heat mode. Enjoy the peace of mind that you’ll have reliable and consistent heating this winter. Regular maintenance can help you avoid common repairs. A tune-up can also improve the energy efficiency of your system, thereby reducing your operating costs and carbon footprint.
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Some ductless mini-splits are heat pumps rather than air conditioners. That lets them provide both heating and cooling. These models will often have auxiliary heat too, such as electric heating strips. Those are important in freezing temperatures for households that rely exclusively on their mini-splits for heat in winter. Mini-split heat pumps require a tune-up in advance of winter in addition to a tune-up in advance of summer.
Many area homeowners don’t rely exclusively on a mini-split for their heat. Paired with a furnace or boiler, the mini-split allows for energy-efficient zone control. The other heater handles the primary heating for the home. If you have a hybrid setup like that, you can schedule heater maintenance for all your equipment in a single appointment.
The maintenance that a mini-split requires is very different than a fuel-burning boiler or furnace. These systems are much more similar to an AC in design. There’s an outdoor condenser unit. A technician must make sure it’s clutter-free for maximum airflow. It’s also important to inspect, clean, and service the core components: the fan, coil, and pump.
Inside the home, each individual air handler requires attention. You have at least as many indoor units as you have zones. Each unit has an evaporator coil that requires cleaning. Our technician must test the refrigerant lines running to the condenser unit. It’s also imperative to check the thermostat, drainage system, air filter, and so forth.
There are many reasons to schedule a mini-split heat pump tune-up each fall. Most mini-split warranties require it as a condition of coverage. The other big reason is improved energy efficiency. The evaporator and condenser coils are integral to the refrigeration process. They can build up grime that interferes with the heat transfer and makes the process less efficient.
Regular maintenance can help prevent many repairs. Even when a repair isn’t avoidable, you can at least deal with it at your convenience rather than suddenly. Routine tune-ups can extend the life of your system too. The average mini-split lifespan is 10 to 15 years, but well-maintained systems can last 20 years or more. If yours finally stops working and neither heater maintenance nor repairs are viable options, our experts can get you set up with a replacement mini-split with top-notch installation service.
Heater maintenance for your ductless mini-split will cover all its core components:
Air filters
Evaporator coils
Thermostat control
Condensate drainage systems
Condenser pump, coil, and fan
Local Heater Maintenance in Independence
Home Comfort Inc. has served homeowners and businesses in Independence for 70 years. Our company is proud to partner with Lennox and Mitsubishi Electric, but we service all ductless mini-split brands and models. NATE-certified technicians complete all of our maintenance services. We offer a membership plan that can save you money on maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs. You can also count on a five-star customer experience. That approach has made us an award-winning and A+ BBB-accredited HVAC company.
If you need service for your ductless mini-split in Independence, call Home Comfort Inc. HVAC company today or schedule your appointment online.
