How Much Does Heat Pump Maintenance Cost?

Your air-source heat pump can keep your home cool in the summer or warm in winter. However, to run efficiently all year long, you’ll need to keep it routinely serviced, which you’ll need to invest in. As you prepare to service your heat pump, it’s important to consider the cost.

Maintaining your appliances is key to ensuring they last a long time, and at Monkey Wrench, we’ve serviced hundreds of heat pumps across Los Angeles. Since 2007, we’ve assisted homeowners with ensuring their cooling systems are operating at maximum capacity. 

On average, air-source heat pump maintenance can cost between $80 to over $135. Prices vary from company to company; some may even charge over $200. Different factors can affect the final price. To break it down, we’ll review the following information.

• What are the usual services included in heat pump maintenance
• How often do homeowners maintain their heat pumps
• Factors that impact heat pump maintenance costs
• DIY heat pump maintenance costs

At the end of this article, you’ll have a comprehensive understanding of what you can expect to pay for heat pump maintenance and what services it includes.

What’s Included in Heat Pump Maintenance?

Professional heat pump maintenance is done twice a year before the summer and winter seasons start. After scheduling an appointment, a technician will visit your home and perform the following services.

• Thorough cleaning of indoor and outdoor heat pump units to remove dust and debris.
• Check and compare ambient temperature with the temperature of air coming from vents.
• Test airflow to ensure that your heat pump is adequately blowing air. 
• Replace air filters to protect the unit from accumulating dust.
• Inspect wiring for any signs of loose or damaged electrical wiring
• Check voltage and amperage to confirm that your heat pump receives enough electrical current.
• Inspect the condition of the ductwork.
• Check refrigerant levels to ensure they meet the manufacturer’s standards.
• Clean and drain the condensate pan to avoid clogs leading to leaks.
• Apply lubricant to bearings to prevent loud noises. 

The list above includes the most common services businesses offer for heat pump maintenance. Professional technicians may also include additional services at an extra cost, such as duct cleaning. When hiring a technician for maintenance, it’s recommended to ask for a list of heat pump services included.

After the initial inspection phase of the maintenance is completed, a technician may recommend additional services and repair any pending issues with your heat pump. These extra services have separate costs that you will need to consider depending on the condition of your heat pump. 

Additional costs associated with necessary repairs can vary from heat pump to heat pump, but the factors that affect heat pump maintenance usually stay the same. 

What Factors Affect Heat Pump Maintenance Pricing?

When planning to schedule heat pump maintenance, it’s important to consider certain factors that can affect the final cost of the services. Technicians commonly ask the following questions when preparing to maintain your heat pump.

• How old is your air-source heat pump?
• When was the last time your heat pump was serviced?
• Where is the heat pump located?
• Is your heat pump experiencing any issues?
• Time of year services are requested.

Heat pump maintenance costs stay the same for the most part, but pricing can fluctuate based on the questions above. Older heat pumps may need more extensive maintenance services than a newer model. Regardless of age, a heat pump with very little maintenance may end up requiring more services, which can increase the final price by $50 to over $100 in some cases. 

One major factor that can impact the cost of heat pump maintenance is the time of year when these services are requested. Due to high demand, many technicians can offer heat pump maintenance at a higher cost if requested in the middle of the summer or winter. 

Other technicians can offer early bird specials on maintenance before the start of the cold and hot seasons that cost less than the usual price.

Dedicating two times out of the year to heat pump maintenance can be beneficial, whereas neglecting these services can result in all sorts of problems with the heating and cooling unit. 

DIY maintenance is an extra way to extend the life of your air-source heat pump, and in the next section, we’ll highlight how much it can cost. 

How Much Does DIY Heat Pump Maintenance Cost?

In between technician maintenance visits, you can perform your DIY heat pump maintenance, which can cost a few dollars to up to $100. The wide range in pricing is due to the different types of air filters available individually or sold in packs.

Basic air filters are inexpensive compared to higher-quality filters, such as those with high MERV ratings, HEPA filters, and specialized filters for people with allergies or asthma and homes with pets. A pack of these types of air filters can cost over $50.

Besides air filter replacements, another maintenance task you can complete on your heat pump is wiping dust off the surfaces and visual inspections of its condition. 

Scheduling Heat Pump Maintenance for Los Angeles Homes

Heat pump maintenance can be offered at various prices, but it’s absolutely beneficial for your air-source heat pump. Now that you know what services are typically included in heat pump maintenance and the price range, you can confidently seek these services, knowing you’re getting an excellent investment in your heating and cooling system.

For over 15 years, Monkey Wrench has performed thousands of maintenance services on all kinds of cooling and heating systems, including air-source heat pumps. We’ve helped homeowners all over Los Angeles and the surrounding areas protect their heat pumps by providing 5-star services with our maintenance. 

If you’re interested in scheduling maintenance for your heat pump, use one of the buttons below to contact us. You can also book an appointment directly through our online HVAC scheduler.