Heat Pump Repair & Maintenance

Heat Pump Tune-up Checklist

Regular tune-ups reduce repair costs over time and help extend equipment life. Our typical central heat pump tune-up include:

System Inspection

• Inspect the outdoor unit, refrigerant lines, the indoor unit, and visible ductwork, prior to service and document any immediate areas of concern.
• Ensure the outdoor unit is level and draining properly.

System Preliminary Test:

• Start up you heat pump and operate in both heating and cooling modes. Identify and unusual operating conditions or noises.

Specific Component Tests Outdoor Unit:

• Examine outdoor blower motor blower and fan and verify smooth operation.
• Visually inspect capacitor
• Inspect the contactor for burn marks or signs of ware
• Check all high voltage and 24v wire connections.
• Inspect the outdoor unit coil for damage or anything that might obstruct airflow and clean as necessary
• Check the outdoor disconnect
• Check the refrigerant lines and insulation, and ensure they are properly supported

Specific Component Tests Indoor Unit:

• Check indoor unit(s) to ensure they are level and secure
• Inspect the indoor unit filters for dirt or debris and clean as necessary. Replace disposal air filters with new quality replacements.
• Inspect the indoor coil to ensure that it is clean, and clean if necessary
• Inspect the indoor unit fan and fan motor
• Examine the system ductwork and ensure that it is properly sealed and secure
• Check the condensate lines and any condensate pumps in the system

Start-up System and Test:

• Operate the system in both heating and cooling modes
• Test wired thermostat operation and replace any control batteries as needed
• Measure and document the temperature rise on the indoor coil
• Measure and document the outdoor unit amp draw
• Examine the system ductwork and ensure that it is properly sealed and secure
• Check the condensate lines and any condensate pumps in the system

Heat Pump Repair Service

If your heat pump is working poorly, or has simply stopped working you've got a problem. The good thing is our factory trained techs can handle heat pump repair and maintenance for all heat pump brands, makes and models. We can diagnose your heat pump issue quickly. These are common heat pump service items we help Texas home and business owners with:

• Your heat pump is not turning on or not meeting indoor temperature needs
• Gas Indoor temperature too hot or too cold
• Some rooms are properly conditioned and some are not
• Indoor coil or refrigerant lines covered with heavy frost or ice
• Breaker to the outdoor has unit tripped more than once
• A persistent vibration or odd noise with the outdoor or indoor unit
• Thermostat not working properly