When to Replace Your Heat Pump in Arizona

You probably do not think about your heat pump very much. It is likely somewhere that you cannot see it, and the only time it might cross your mind is if it stops working. But should a working heat pump ever be replaced? If you talk to many experts, they will tell you yes. That might be hard to understand—after all, is not it a good thing to use something until it does not work anymore? For some things like cars, that might be the case. For heat pumps, there are some different rules.

•    Most heat pumps need replacement around 10 years. Heat pumps in Arizona take a beating. While some units will last longer than 10 years, some will not even last that long. But once your heat pump gets around that 10 year age, it might be running inefficiently and you might be better off replacing it.
•    Check your cooling costs. Look at your cooling costs for the last couple years. If you see it takes more money to cool your home now than it did several years ago, advanced age is likely making your heat pump less effective. Replacing it with a more efficient model can not only give you better performance, but likely a lower monthly bill.
•    Listen for noise. If you have a really noisy heat pump that is noticeable, it is probably time to replace it.

Before you replace your heat pump, call Air Conditioning by Jay’s professionals to talk over your options. You might be able to put off the purchase for a bit with some fine-tuning and maintenance, or you might need a whole new unit. If that is the case, we can help you with your options. Whether it is repair or replacement, call us at (480) 266-3678 when you are looking for the expert on heat pumps in AZ.