The low down on servicing and maintenance of your heating systems, and why it’s key in achieving optimal functioning.

Servicing and Maintenance

When considering ways in which we can reduce our carbon footprint. The way we heat our Cornish properties, whether it be your home or business, plays a large part in decision making. Heating systems are one of the largest contributors when it comes to carbon emissions. Switching to the use of air source or ground source heat pumps not only reduces your carbon emissions, but also bring along many other advantages such as a long lifespan, efficiency, safety and lower running costs.

The idea of servicing, and the maintenance for our heat pumps is easily, and most definitely, frequently mistaken as a want rather than that of what it is: a need. In order to profit from the heating systems full potential and best performance, looking to have your heat pumps serviced by a professional is essential.

Long Lifespan

Like most things in life, if we look after it, its lifespan automatically increases. Heat pumps are no different. With them being a motorized mechanism, it is imperative to service the systems not only for a longer lifecycle, but likewise for its functionality.

Maintained Efficiency

Doing the recommended servicing and maintenance of your heat pumps means you continually achieve maximum performance. Additionally, by ensuring the system is always running well. You potentially save on energy usage, and guarantee that comfort levels in your Cornwall home or workplace is always at its peak.

Health and Safety Benefits 

Perhaps one of the most rewarding benefits of keeping up with servicing and maintenance, it that of the health and safety aspects. Through continued, recommended servicing and maintenance, you allow for the filters to do their part without any obstacles. Therefore, making sure that bacteria and various odours and removed, and that air quality throughout your home or workplace in Cornwall is always at a high level.

Recommended Service 

Our recommendation is to service your heat pumps annually, particularly before the winter season, to ensure that all is functioning efficiently and is able to meet your hot water and heating requirements in the colder weather.

Additionally, the recommended servicing and maintenance of your heat pump may also be a requirement of your insurance as well as recommendation by Ofgem for RHI eligible systems. Moreover, by servicing and maintain your heat pumps, you also prevent costly repairs and an unusual spike in energy usage.

DID YOU KNOW?

Homeowners, private landlords, social landlords and self-builders throughout the UK who have renewable energy heating systems, can apply to receive tax free payments from the government for seven years. By installing the relevant renewable technologies, you can reduce your carbon footprint and also save on energy bills. After seven years of receiving Domestic RHI payments, plus savings on your heating bills, you should see yourself making back a large portion – if not all – of the initial investment; overall saving you money whilst preparing your home for the future.

Click here for more information on the renewable heat incentive (RHI).

Servicing and Maintenance at Bumblebee Energy 

Finding the best company for the job could not be easier. The team at Bumblebee Energy are a dynamic and diverse group with over 100 years of experience working within the renewable industry. So you know that you and your heating system are always in good hands.

We repair and service almost any make and model of air source, ground source and exhaust air heat pumps. Including Danfoss, Dimplex, Mitsubishi, NIBE Pico Energy IVT Bosch and Thermia.

Service options

–       One off service visit from £99.00

–       OPC Response Total care Package from £29.99 per month

–       OPC Response service Package from £9.99 per month subject to £39.99 call out excess

Follow the link for more information on the servicing and maintenance packages Bumblebee Energy. offer.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the servicing and maintenance of our heat pumps is definitely something which we should consider doing annually. Not only does it in increase its life span and result in optimum running efficiency. It also is a great way for us to reduce our carbon emissions and save money.

To arrange for one of our experienced engineers to service your heat pump contact us.