How Long Do Heat Pumps Last?

If you are considering purchasing a heat pump, one good fact to know is how long it lasts. It may depend on the brand you purchase. It could also depend on whether you live in a house that already had one. It is good to keep up with the maintenance of heat pumps, so the pumps will last longer.

1. Maintain the Pumps

To maintain the heat pumps, it is required for you to check them out and ensure they are clean. A professional that specializes in maintenance will come to your home every five years or so to do a thorough search. As long as you keep it maintained, it can last around 15 years. Certain types will last longer than that. The electric heat pumps can last a few years longer if they are properly maintained.

2. The Brand

It also depends on which brand you purchase. Some brands may only last ten years. Other brands can last around 30 years. The mini-splits provide both air conditioning and heating to your household. Those brands typically last about 30 years.

3. Is it an Old Heat Pump?

When you move into a house that has a heat pump installed, ask your realtor if they know how long the heat pump has been there. The realtor may speak with the previous owner to get you that information. You could also take a look at the heat pump to see how clean it is. You could run it to see if it works well. If you're not familiar with heat pumps, your realtor should go over the pump while showing you the house.

4. Which Pump to Purchase?

Some pumps require no maintenance at all. Other pumps require maintenance. To decide which one to purchase, look at each one individually. The ceiling heat pumps don't require any maintenance, so those are the ones that will last longer than the others. 

5. Where you Live

The life expectancy of heat pumps plays a huge factor in where you live. If a pump is running constantly, then it uses more heat. The more you use it, the more it will wear out. If you live in colder areas, your heat pump will need to be replaced after ten years. 

Now that you know the factors of the expectancy of heat pumps, this will help you make your decision on switching to heat pumps if you haven't done so already. The good news is that heat pumps last at least ten years whether they were maintained or not. The price of the pump doesn't determine how long they last. The life expectancy determines the maintenance, old pump, brand, type, and living situation.