The maintenance effort for air-to-water heat pumps is relatively low compare to oil and gas heating systems. Nevertheless, a heat pump should also be service at regular intervals. Here, the control of the refrigerant circuit and the checking of the mechanical parts are crucial. What is check during the maintenance of a heating system with an air-to-water carrier heat pump service?

MECHANICAL COMPONENTS

The mechanical components of a heat pump (e.g. the compressor) should be checked regularly because. They are expose to high loads, especially if the heat pump is also used for hot water preparation.

As a rule, a visual inspection of the mechanical parts is sufficient. This can also be carry out by the system operator himself. However, if a professional check of the refrigerant circuit is carry out anyway. The visual inspection can also be carry out directly by the heating engineer. Overall, however, mechanical system damage rarely occurs.

REFRIGERANT CIRCULATION

The refrigerant circuit is the biggest weak point in a heat pump system. If there is a leak, the heat pump must be switch off immediately to avoid further damage. During maintenance of the refrigerant circuit, a check is carry out to determine whether there is air in the system or whether there are flow deviations. It is important that work on the refrigeration circuit is only carry out by persons with a certificate of expertise. It is legally mandatory to check the refrigerant circuit if the system contains more than 3 kg of refrigerant. In the case of private heat pump systems in single-family houses. This limit is almost never exceed, but a test is still recommend.

OTHER MAINTENANCE TASKS

• Detecting leaks: Although leaks in the refrigerant circuit are particularly critical, all other water-bearing system parts should also be check for leaks.
• Cleaning the heating circuit filter : The dirt sieves in the heating circuit should be check and clean.
• Cleaning the evaporator and the condensate drain: A necessary maintenance activity that only occurs with air-water heat pumps
• Check the safety valves and circulation pumps
• Checking the controller setting: Checking the controller setting ensures efficient operation of the heat pump. In order to find out about possible errors, the error memory should be read out and the operating data check.
• Expansion vessel: The function of the expansion vessel should also be check annually.

Maintenance interval

Annual maintenance of a heat pump is recommend. This interval is not mandatory by law, but is recommend by most heating engineers. Maintenance is usually carry out in the summer months, as the risk of failure is considerably reduce. If the heat pump is check in the warm season before it is used on a large scale in winter.

Remote monitoring

If you wish, you can also have your heat pump system monitored remotely. Incoming error messages can then be check promptly and malfunctions can be rectified quickly.

Maintenance contracts

If you would like to ensure the maintenance of your heat pump in an uncomplicated way, it is advisable to conclude a maintenance contract with your heating contractor when purchasing it.

Every year you will be contact unsolicited about a maintenance appointment and will have priority over inquiries from heating owners without a maintenance contract. Rood Arkansas also offers maintenance contracts for heat pumps that you as a customer can book in connection with the purchase and installation of a heat pump. If necessary, you can also include remote monitoring of your system in the maintenance contract. 

Geothermal energy

Air conditioning Labelle is a family business recognize from father to son for more than 50 years working in the field of refrigeration, air conditioning, heating at the residential and commercial level. In the late 1980s, the company identified geothermal energy as the cutting edge technology of the future in terms of reliability, energy savings and environmental protection.

From then on, the company took on the mission of developing expertise in geothermal energy through collaborators (manufacturer, research center, association). The continuous training of these technicians has made it possible to achieve unique expertise in the design and installation of geothermal systems. The company has now achieved its objective by becoming a specialist in geothermal energy .

Geothermal system service, maintenance and expertise

Air conditioning Labelle offers you a range of services for the maintenance of your geothermal systems. See our Service and Maintenance page to learn more.

The operation of geothermal air conditioning and heating

Geothermal energy is the technology that harnesses the earth’s energy to convert it into heat or electricity. In fact, the reverse process is also use to recover heat from a building and thus cool it in hot weather.

Geothermal heating, a winning solution

The advantages of a geothermal system are indisputable. Since this type of installation transfers heat from the Earth rather than producing it, as a conventional central heating or air conditioning system does, geothermal energy is a source of energy:

• renewable,
• ecological,
• and exceptional energy efficiency.

It is therefore an eco-responsible and particularly economical way to get through the seasons in comfort. Air conditioning Labelle has been offering heating, air conditioning and dehumidification systems installation services for indoor swimming pools in the commercial and residential sectors since 1956. For the evaluation of your project in Greater Montreal and the surrounding suburbs, trust a experienced team.