Servicing & Maintenance

Heat Pump Summer Maintenance Guide

Summer is the ideal time for heat pump maintenance when you're not relying on it for heating.

Myles Robinson, Founder of UK Heat Pump Servicing

Written by , Founder, UK Heat Pump Servicing

Myles Robinson founded UK Heat Pump Servicing, the trading name of Home By Eight Ltd, to give heat pump owners across the UK a single nationwide point of contact for annual servicing, fault diagnosis and repair, cover plans and new installations. The guides published here are written and maintained by Myles with input from the company's MCS-accredited engineering team, and are reviewed whenever grant schemes, prices or manufacturer advice change.

Why Summer Maintenance Matters

Even though your heat pump isn’t working hard during summer, off-season maintenance keeps it ready for winter. Summer is also the easiest time to book an annual service — engineers are less busy and appointments are quicker to get.

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Summer Maintenance Tasks

  • Clean or replace air filters
  • Clear debris and vegetation from around the outdoor unit
  • Check condensate drain is clear
  • Test the system briefly to verify normal operation
  • Book your autumn service before the rush

If Your Heat Pump Also Provides Cooling

Test cooling mode before hot weather arrives. Check the mode switching function and set appropriate cooling temperatures on the controller.

Sources: MCS certification and the safety regulator.

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