{"id":1033,"date":"2024-02-19T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-19T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ambientairsolutions.com\/blog\/?p=1033"},"modified":"2025-04-24T09:19:40","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T13:19:40","slug":"its-time-to-think-about-scheduling-heat-pump-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ambientairsolutions.com\/blog\/heat-pump-service\/its-time-to-think-about-scheduling-heat-pump-maintenance\/","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s Time to Think About Scheduling Heat Pump Maintenance"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you\u2019re a regular reader of our blog, by now you probably know that we recommend heat pump maintenance<\/a> twice a year: once in the spring and once in the fall. That\u2019s because heat pumps need maintenance before the start of the cooling season and heating season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, here in Bozeman, MT, our heating season runs longer than in other parts of the country. That\u2019s why many homeowners turn to cold climate heat pumps<\/a> that are built to maintain comfort even in extreme weather. Homeowners could very well start using their heat pumps in September for heating and not make the switch to cooling power until May! That means your heat pump\u2019s heating season could very well be nine months long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s why you could need heat pump maintenance before the official arrival of spring. Keep reading to learn why it\u2019s time to think about scheduling heat pump service.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Importance of Biannual Heat Pump Maintenance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As we hinted at above, heat pumps work tirelessly, practically year-round to keep your home comfortable 365 days a year. It\u2019s not like a furnace that only runs in the heating season and an air conditioner that only runs in the cooling season. If you had a furnace and central AC, you\u2019d still get maintenance twice a year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heat pump is a true workhorse of the home, with only a bit of downtime during those days when temperatures are pleasant enough that you don\u2019t need your HVAC system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schedule Heat Pump Maintenance Before Spring Hits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your heat pump has been working for about 5-6 months now and you\u2019re probably going to keep using it for heat until April or May. Any system that has run on a daily basis, consistently, for the last 6 months is due for a tune-up.  If your heat pump\u2019s heating power isn\u2019t as strong as it was earlier in the season\u2014whether due to poor airflow or lukewarm air\u2014it might be time to troubleshoot. You can explore why your heat pump might not switch modes<\/a> to ensure it continues to operate efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may start to notice signs that your heat pump\u2019s performance is suffering. Perhaps its heating power isn\u2019t as strong as it was at the start of the heating season either in the form of poor airflow or lukewarm air. If your heat pump is showing any signs of decreased performance, a tune-up is just what it needs to get you through the remainder of winter and see you through the start of spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hassle-Free Scheduling for Heat Pump Maintenance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re glad you asked! We offer a maintenance plan to homeowners that makes scheduling any maintenance service hassle-free. Our Residential Savings Programs<\/a> are available to make maintaining your heat pump simple and easy. If you\u2019re also managing multiple mini-split units, you may want to know how many mini splits<\/a> are ideal for your space. Here is what\u2019s included with our savings programs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n