Though your heat pump may have kept you comfortable in Waco, GA, for many years, the time will eventually come when it’s no longer serviceable. However, it’s not always clear when you can fix a problem with your system through repairs and when you should replace it. Here are three signs that it’s probably time for a new heat pump:
Age of the Heat Pump
Generally, an air-source heat pump can work reliably for about 15 years, while a geothermal model can do so for as many as 25. Though you might be able to extend these figures if you take good care of your system, repair it effectively and supply it with annual or semi-annual maintenance, they’re pretty typical average lifespans.
Usually, once your heat pump ages beyond the average service life for its type, you’ll notice troublesome behavior. Even if you don’t see anything overtly wrong, maintenance may reveal underlying issues that might make replacement advisable.
Excessive Repairs
If your system happens to break down once in a rare while, that’s nothing to worry about. As long as things are fundamentally sound, repairs should restore it to normal for a good while to come.
However, if the system starts breaking down with alarming frequency, this suggests that it’s probably beyond any lasting repair. Since the cost of these excessive repairs can quickly pile up, it’s sometimes wiser to buy a new system.
Crashing Efficiency
If you’re like most people, one of the reasons you bought your heat pump is its high efficiency. When that efficiency starts to decrease, it can indicate that it’s simply no longer worthwhile to keep your current system around.
With tips like these, you’ll be in a better position to spot when to replace your system and when a simple fix can set things right. For more guidance, call Certified Air Care, Inc. to ask for our heat pump services that we offer in and around Waco, GA.
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