Air Source Heat Pumps
Heat pumps are a low-maintenance heating option, it is still important to have them serviced once a year after the initial heat pump installation to make sure they are performing safely and efficiently.
Heat Pump Service
To maintain your heat pump product guarantee you must have an annual service. Regular servicing has the added benefit of keeping your system running efficiently and can solve any issues before they cause a breakdown.
The service includes:
Full visual checks
Temperature checks
System checks (visual and diagnostic)
All relevant pipework pressure tested (including leaks)
Electrical circuits tested
Unvented Hot Water Cylinders
Why Do Unvented Hot Water Cylinders Need to Be Serviced?
All water cylinders vented or unvented benefit from regular service. Unvented cylinders require annual service, whereas vented cylinders do not. Homeowner’s insurance usually has a clause that states you should have the cylinder serviced annually. If you look at the warranty information for your cylinder from the manufacturer, you’ll find a similar notice.
A G3-qualified technician (the only ones allowed to service unvented cylinders) will check for leaks and corrosion They will test and check components to ensure that your unvented cylinder is operating correctly.
What’s Done During an Unvented Cylinder Service?
Here’s a quick overview of what your service should include:
- Assess general cylinder condition
- Expansion vessel pressure
- Pressure relief valve operation
- Temperature relief valve operation
- Mesh filter/screen cleaning
- Immersion heater test and load check
- Immersion heater thermostat check
- Water temperature check
- Thermostat operation
