Heat Pumps in Langley & Fraser Valley Area
When you’re looking for an affordable solution to heating and cooling, a heat pump from ADW Mainland Heat and Air Conditioning Inc. in Langley is the solution. Heat pumps are electric appliances that warm your home in winter and cool it in summer. This marvellous 2-in-1 invention does not burn fuel to create heat, so there is no pollution indoors out. Heat pumps transfer hot air from one place to another. In hot months, a heat pump removes hot air from your home and puts it outside. In the cooler months, it works in reverse to heat your home. You can see this in the diagram below or read more about how heat pumps work.
At ADW Mainland Heat and Air Conditioning Inc. we sell, install, service, and repair American Standard®, AmeriStarTM, and TOSOT air pumps.
Please click on each logo for more information about the various brands of heat pumps we offer or contact us to discuss this quiet and efficient heating and cooling option. If you are looking for ductless heat pumps, we sell, install, and service those as well.
How to Prepare Your Heat Pump for Winter
Is your heat pump designed to withstand the rigours of winter, or are there some things you need to do to keep things running smoothly during the cold of winter? In fact, preparing your heat pump for winter is quite simple; it’s all about doing a bit of maintenance. This short guide can help you get things ready.
Prepare your heat pump for winter
In both summer and winter, your heat pump should be unobstructed so air can circulate properly. Building a makeshift shelter to protect the device is not recommended. However, to ensure that accumulated snow or ice on the roof does not fall on your heat pump fan, you can install a cover designed by the manufacturer. Similarly, if your device is exposed to strong winds, you can install windbreaks. If ice forms on the heat pump, don’t chip at it with a tool. Instead, melt the ice with a bit of hot water so you won’t damage your device.
How to maintain your heat pump
The best way to prepare your heat pump for the winter is to properly maintain it and ensure good air circulation at all times. Before winter comes, it would even be a good idea to have your heat pump inspected by a service person. But you can do a bit of maintenance yourself by following these steps:
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Clean the outside coil of your heat pump with a garden hose after turning your device off and after turning off its connection to the power source.
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Check the filters every month. Clean or replace them according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. When dust clogs the filters, airflow is reduced; this makes the machine noisy and less effective. Prolonged obstruction can also damage the compressor. If you wash the filter, make sure it’s completely dry before you replace it.
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Clean the coils with a vacuum cleaner or brush.
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Clean the fan once a year. Don’t lubricate the engine unless the operator's manual specifies to do so.
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Inspect the pipes and clean them if the airflow is obstructed by an accumulation of dust.
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Make sure nothing blocks the vents. Sometimes objects fall through the grill and obstruct the pipes as well.
Regular heat pump checkups
When winter comes, check your heat pump regularly to make sure it’s working as it should. Why? Because if a breakdown occurs and you don’t get it fixed right away, your backup heating system will take over. You don’t want an exorbitant energy bill to be the first clue that there’s a major problem with your heat pump.
