The calendar
A year with a heat pump and a furnace
Here is what we do, and what you do, through the year. Move the months to match your own winters and summers.
| What you do | What we do | |
|---|---|---|
| January – February | What you doKeep snow and ice off the outdoor unit; call if it ices over for a long stretch | What we doCheck the handoff on any heating call; vents and flue looked at |
| March – April | What you doChange the filter; clear leaves from around the outdoor unit | What we doBook spring visits; tune up the pump as an air conditioner |
| May – June | What you doSwitch the thermostat to cool; keep two feet clear around the unit | What we doCheck the coil, the charge and the condensate drain |
| July – August | What you doCheck the filter monthly; book the fall visit | What we doRepair calls for a house that will not cool |
| September – October | What you doReplace alarm batteries; run the heat once before you need it | What we doFurnace safety check: burner, flue and carbon monoxide |
| November – December | What you doKeep vents unblocked; know where the thermostat settings are written down | What we doForced handoff test, so the furnace is known to start |
Incentives
Rebates change from year to year
Ask us what your state or utility offers before you sign anything.
We'll tell you what we know about programs for heat pumps and what each one asks of the installer. We won't promise an amount in advance.
Book your seasonal visit
One call for the spring visit and one for the fall.
Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to noon