Heat Pump Handbook
Our handy guide & checklists for Homeowners on how to service, maintain your HVAC system and when to CALL A PRO!
Summer Operation
Clean Air Filters monthly
Clean around outside unit
Clear drain line of debris
Adjust louvres, fan when switching modes seasonally
Winter Operation
Clean Air Filters monthly
Clear snow from unit
Adjust louvres and fan
Low temps cause units to shut down and defrost.
Monthly, Yearly Maintenance
Clean Air Filters monthly
Clean and dust unit first
Vacuum Air Sensor holes
Replace Betteries
Reset Remote annually
Maintenance Packages
We offer additional maintenance packages for spring & fall starting at $120.00 Seasonal accessories available!
MONTHLY & YEARLY MAINTENANCE
- Clean your air filters for indoor unit at least once a month.
- Clean top of indoor unit as needed to remove dust off grills, before removing filters.
- Vacuum right side of unit where small holes are as this is the air sensor location.
- Change batteries in remote once a year, then reset remote.
SUMMER OPERATION
- Clean air filters for indoor unit at least once a month.
- Clean around exterior unit and keep drain line clear of grass, leaves and etc.
- When you switch modes for new season adjust louvers and fan to desired setting.
WINTER OPERATION
Unit will go into a defrost cycle as outdoor temperatures lower, exterior coil will coverwith white frost and then unit will shut down interior unit, you may hear a hiss, outdoorunit will defrost coil for approximate 3-5 minutes, then indoor unit will start again. This is normal.
- Clean air filters for indoor unit at least once a month.
- Check outdoor and keep clear of snow from bottom and around unit.
- When you switch modes for new season adjust louvers and fan to desired setting.
OPTIMAR'S ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE PACKAGES
Optimar maintenance packages for spring and fall seasons from $120.00
- Cleaning of indoor coils and unit, lubricate hinges, flush drain, clean outdoor coil.
- Units should be serviced yearly if pets or smoking in home or recent renovations.
Pets, smoking or recent home renos? Servicing your unit yearly is recommended.
Check Owner’s Manual as needed or, call Mark at Optimar Energy 506-755-6401