Geothermal System Maintenance Near Kirkland, WA

Changing the air filter on your geothermal system is one of the most important upkeep tasks. In general, the air filter should be changed at least once every three months. As a Kirkland, WA homeowner, you should be able to do this task yourself as it is very simple but, your Cardinal Heating, Air & Plumbing technician will inspect the air filter and change it as well when completing your Professional Geothermal Heating Maintenance Service.

Next, your Cardinal Heating, Air & Plumbing pro will do a basic, all-around cleaning of your heat pump. This can include tasks such as vacuuming any dust and debris, using special cleaners on the air coils, lubricating specific components, and cleaning out the condensate drain pan. There may be other areas of your heat pump that will need to be cleaned as well but your Cardinal Heating, Air & Plumbing tech will be able to assess your unique situation.

After the heat pump is thoroughly cleaned, your Cardinal Heating, Air & Plumbing expert will then begin inspecting the internal components of your heat pump. When inspecting the heat pump, we will ensure that it is operating at peak efficiency so that you remain getting the most bang for your buck when it comes to your heat pump, as this is one of the biggest incentives to installing a geothermal heating system in your Kirkland, WA home to begin with.

When it comes to your geothermal heating system, it is important that the air temperature is set at an appropriate level. When you enlist Cardinal Heating, Air & Plumbing for Professional Geothermal Heating Maintenance Services, we will ensure that the temperature of the air being returned and the supply air are at an acceptable temperature.

Checking the fluid temperature of the loops is a critical aspect of Professional Geothermal Heating Maintenance Services. The loops in your geothermal system are what deliver both heated and cooled air into your Kirkland, WA home. Your Cardinal Heating, Air & Plumbing technician will use a temperature gauge on the side inspection ports of your heat pump to ensure that the loop temperatures are appropriate.

After ensuring that the fluid temperature of the geothermal loops is acceptable, your Cardinal Heating, Air & Plumbing maintenance tech will then check on the flow rates of the loops. It is crucial to examine the flow rates of your geothermal heating system once a year as proper flow rates are key to a well performing system. Without appropriate flow, the system cannot properly exchange heat into your Kirkland, WA home.

To calculate the energy input of your heat pump, Cardinal Heating, Air & Plumbing experts will check the voltage and amp draw of your geothermal system to determine the loop and air side performance. Simply put, we will determine how well your heat pump is operating by calculating the Coefficient of Performance (COP). This will provide you with an idea of potential next steps for repair if they are needed.

Lastly, if anything else does not seem to be operating correctly, your Cardinal Heating, Air & Plumbing professional will perform additional maintenance tasks as needed to discover potential repair recommendations and ultimately ensure that your home is properly heated for the Kirkland, WA winter season.