How to Use Your Heat Pump as Efficiently as Possible

While your heat pump may be more efficient than other types of heating and cooling systems, you still need to know how to use it properly to get the most out of it. Here are some tips that will help you use your heat pump as efficiently as possible in your Boca Raton, FL, home:

Don’t Make Extreme Temperature Adjustments

Heat pumps operate most efficiently when they maintain a steady temperature. You might make small thermostat adjustments when it gets hotter during the summer, but you don’t need to make any big jumps in your temperature setting. To maximize efficiency, keep your thermostat between 72 and 78 degrees. Set it higher when you’re away from home.

Stay Away From “Auto” Mode

When your system is in “Auto” mode, it’ll maintain a consistent temperature by switching between “Cool” and “Heat” modes. That sounds convenient, but it can also leave the “Heat” setting on during a warm day or the “Cool” setting on a cooler night. Instead of the “Auto” setting, leave your heat pump on “Heat” or “Cool” depending on the season.

Schedule Regular Heat Pump Maintenance

Like any HVAC system, your heat pump requires regular maintenance to keep working efficiently. This means checking your air filters every month, but it also means scheduling a tuneup and cleaning with an HVAC professional at least once a year. Not only will this keep your system running optimally, but it could catch minor issues before they get out of hand and require major repairs. As a result, you’ll prevent a premature replacement.

We’re here to help. To learn more about how you can keep your heat pump running as efficiently as possible or to schedule repair service for your system in your Boca Raton, FL, home, contact Preferred Air Conditioning & Mechanical, LLC today.

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