How a Fall Heat Pump Tune-Up Puts Money Back in Your Pocket on Central Florida Energy Bills
You have noticed your energy bill is on the rise each month. The heat pump is running longer than of late. One has to ask if a fall tune-up is worth putting out for or an expense you can do without.
We at Frank Gay Services are used to fielding such questions from homeowners in Central Florida, as we have been since 1976. For honest pricing and no nonsense, give us a ring at (407) 204-0430.
In Orlando, Tampa and environs, a heat pump is in use most of the year. It is what keeps you cool in the humidity of a long summer and sees you through the cold when it comes in the cooler months. Given how much it is called upon, minor issues have a way of compounding. If the system must exert itself, so does your electricity consumption and with it the cost. A fall tune-up will put a stop to those quiet drains on your wallet before they become something more.
Why Do It in the Fall?
It is only natural to make a change of pace in the fall with your heat pump. After a summer of hard work, the cooling season is coming to an end. An appointment with our technician now means any wear and tear is put right before you put the heating side of the system to work. Then there is the matter of not being part of the rush; by the time the first cold snap is here you may be left waiting while your system is already having trouble.
The Source of the Savings
There are electrical connections, moving parts and airflow in a heat pump. When they are not in good order the system makes up for it by running harder and longer, and that is reflected in what you pay.
A proper tune-up will put an end to:
- Coils caked with dirt impeding heat transfer
- Restricted airflow which has the blower working overtime
- Refrigerant levels that are low or incorrect and hamper efficiency
- Electrical connections that are loose, wasting energy and posing a hazard
- Any worn out pieces holding back performance
- Thermostats that need calibrating to put out the right amount of heat or cool
Individually these are small things but over the course of a few months they can nudge your energy use up. With a well adjusted unit you get more for your power.
Avoiding the Unexpected Repair
It is not just the monthly figure one is concerned with. There is the cost of a major repair that materialises when a small oversight is left to fester. A dirty coil can put too much strain on the compressor, a bad connection can see a part burn out. Those are not cheap to fix.
Should our technician come across anything during the tune-up we have the parts on hand to see 93% of repairs done then and there. You will not be making a second trip.
More Life for Your Equipment
To have to put in a new heat pump ahead of schedule is costly. Maintenance is what allows the system to put in the years it was designed for. Keep the components from wearing on one another and the unit will last. That is a saving for the future.
Our Way of Doing Things
Frank Gay Services has made a name for being open with the homeowner in Central Florida. We offer:
- The price we quote is the price you pay
- No fees for dispatch or the service call
- Technicians who are licensed and insured
- 24/7 service. A comfort issue will not wait for us to open for business.
- A guarantee of 100% satisfaction
- Coverage of all of Central Florida, Orlando and Tampa
Some put off maintenance and then face a steeper bill when something gives way. A fall tune-up is the way to stay ahead of it.
Put in a Call for Your Tune-Up
Your heat pump has seen you through yet another hot summer in Central Florida. Before the weather turns, it would be well to give it some attention. This is an opportunity to keep your bills down and stave off a breakdown.
Contact Frank Gay Services at (407) 204-0430. We have been of service in Central Florida for a long time and can help you rein in your energy costs.
