A heat pump is a highly energy-efficient heating and cooling solution. These systems use a process of transferring heat between indoors and outdoors to deliver reliable, comfortable warmth or cooling. So, how long do heat pumps typically last?
Unfortunately, the answer varies based on many different factors, some within your control, others beyond it. Read below for some general factors affecting the lifespan of your heat pump system.
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The climate in your area
Your local climate plays a large role in how long your heat pump lasts. In colder regions, it must work harder to keep your home warm, which can shorten its lifespan.
Depending on how often and for how long the system has been used. If it is being utilized more than usual, sooner replacement may be required, especially if insulation levels in your home are subpar or heating units are undersized.
Heat pumps use far less energy than electric heaters or gas, oil or propane furnaces, so if your electricity bills have been on the rise recently, it might be wise to have your heat pump evaluated.
Regular maintenance tasks (like clearing away plant growth or changing air filters) should be simple enough to manage on your own. However, more in-depth maintenance should be performed by professionals who will seek to identify any minor issues and repair them before they worsen further.
Oversizing
Heat pumps that are too big often become worn-out more quickly due to constant short cycling and wear-and-tear on components like blower fan motors and HVAC components.
Many homeowners rely on rules of thumb or online calculators to estimate what size heat pump their home requires; however, these methods can sometimes prove inaccurate.
A professional will consider various factors when assessing what system size a home requires, such as blueprints, insulation amounts and room-by-room usage patterns, before providing their opinion on which size system would best meet those requirements.
They will also assess the local climate to ascertain how much heating you require in your home. If it becomes excessively hot or cold, requiring the heat pump to work harder for longer hours could shorten its lifespan significantly as well as increase energy costs and necessitate backup resistance heating units as a backup measure.
Age
As soon as a heat pump begins to experience problems frequently, it may be time for a replacement. This is particularly relevant if it has been operating for more than ten years with frequent repair work needed on it.
Furthermore, if HVAC repair service visits increase exponentially as time passes on your heat pump, it could also indicate wear-and-tear wear out.
Poor maintenance
Also, improper maintenance and care for your unit can cause it to wear down faster than anticipated. Even units that haven’t reached the maximum age can have more wear and tear than a well cared for unit that is over ten years old.
Taking good care of your heat pump ensures you and your family will enjoy a full lifespan with comfortable temperatures indoors for the whole year.