You did lots of digging, maybe even called us here at Sun City Plumbing & Heating, found the perfect geothermal system for your Las Cruces home, had the credible people at Sun City Plumbing & Heating set up your new [[heating and cooling|geothermal107] unit, and now that you have had it for about a year, it’s almost time for autumn maintenance. (We all know [[targetlocation winters can be tough.)
Regular maintenance before considerable use, such as winter in Las Cruces, is the key to getting the best performance out of your geothermal heating & cooling system. The simplest place to start are air filters. Like many air filters, your geothermal air filters can take a beating from the debris in your air. Routine washing or replacement of old filters will keep your compressor operating perfecty and prevent the buildup of unwanted debris. While we think, D-I-Y is a awesome way to save [[time and money|time|money]4 maintenance on your system is best left to the experts. What should you see when you reserve your autumn tune up with Sun City Plumbing & Heating? We...
- Change or replenish the coolant in your system. (If your system needs coolant.)
- Examine the pipes outside if a issue is suspected.
- Lubricate the moving parts, such as the fans and pump.
- Check, and if necessary, tighten electrical connections.
- If you have an open loop geothermal system, an acid flush is needed to clean out mineral and debris deposits.
- And other small checks that may be specific to your unit
Maintenance on your Las Cruces unit is vital not only for your system, but for your contentment. As always, your geothermal unit isn’t just what is in your home, it is the plumbing and pipes underground. Routine checkups help your system stay efficient and last a life time. Routine maintenance can also catch items that need to be changed before they break, such as the fans and pumps.
No matter the geothermal system that you went with, maintenance in the autumn in Las Cruces is the best time to get your geothermal system tuned up for the fridged months of winter. Keeping your unit working without issue will help cut energy bills and prevent huge breaks later. Call us today to get your geothermal system prepared for fall.