Your heating bills have a way of edging up each winter, do they? You may be asking yourself why the heat pump is on longer than of late. Then there is the question of whether an autumn checkup can be as good as cash in your pocket.
We at Bumble Bee Home Services make it our business to see that homeowners in Glendale and the rest of Greater Phoenix have a heat pump that is efficient for the duration of the season. We are licensed and insured and have been in this community since 2011. Pick up the phone at (602) 641-3431 and we will tell you how a fall inspection is its own reward.
For all that Phoenix winters are mild by most standards, your heat pump does not get any slack. The system has to put in more work than one might think once the cooler nights set in. Let it go unattended over the summer and come heating time it will be an expensive proposition.
Why Make a Point of a Fall Check
There is a lot of hard work a heat pump puts in to cool your home over a long Phoenix summer before it has to heat it in the cooler months. By fall it has clocked thousands of hours. An inspection at this point is the way to nip small things in the bud so they do not turn into costly repairs during a cold spell.
It is better to have the time to fix what needs fixing with a fall inspection rather than be like some homeowners who find their system has given out on the year’s coldest night; you end up with a higher bill and an uncomfortable wait for it.
Winter Bills and the Checkup
A well maintained heat pump requires less energy for the same output and you will see that on your utility statement. A proper fall check will keep costs in line by looking after:
- Coils or filters that are dirty and make the system labour
- Refrigerant that is running low and hampering efficiency
- Components that are worn and drawing too much energy
- Electrical connections left loose, a waste of power and a safety concern
- Ductwork where warm air can get out
- Thermostat settings not suited to your winter
Take care of these and the unit will run with less electricity. Over a Phoenix winter the savings are considerable.
The Cost of Not Maintaining
You will not always be told a heat pump is in trouble by a breakdown. It is more common for it to run longer and use more power in a quiet fashion, and your bills will reflect it. You may not put two and two together from one week to the next but the comparison with last year will make it plain.
Then there is the matter of wear and tear. A unit under strain will not last as long; parts give way. With regular maintenance you could get fifteen years out of it, without it you are looking at an earlier replacement. Our checkup is an investment in your budget and in the unit itself.
Our Team
Book a fall check with us and we will put your whole system through its paces to ensure it is up to the task. We test the heating cycle and inspect for anything that would cost you in comfort or dollars later on. Should the inspection reveal something in another realm, we can deal with it, being as we do plumbing, drains, electrical and the like. We are on hand 24/7 so there is no waiting if trouble should arise and we back our work with a guarantee of 100% satisfaction.
Our 4.9 star rating on Google from 4,000 reviews and our A+ BBB Accreditation are a testament to the manner in which we conduct ourselves.
Make the Call
There is no sense in putting off a fall checkup and having to face a surprise repair bill when the weather turns. A little money spent now will serve you well all winter and extend the life of your heat pump.
Call (602) 641-3431 to have our team at Bumble Bee Home Services prepare your system for the season. We are around the clock to help you with your winter bills in the Greater Phoenix area and Glendale.
