Heat Pipe Maintenance and Tune-ups for Peak Performance in Mountain View CA and surrounding areas.

Maintaining your heat pipe system is essential to ensure optimal performance, energy efficiency, and longevity. At Plum HVAC, we offer comprehensive maintenance and tune-up services specifically designed for heat pipe systems. Our expert technicians have the knowledge and experience to keep your heat pipes operating smoothly and efficiently, providing you with peace of mind and reliable thermal management year-round.
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Our Maintenance and Tune-up Services Include:

Inspection and Cleaning:
Our technicians conduct thorough inspections of your heat pipe system to identify any signs of wear, corrosion, or damage. We clean the heat pipes and associated components to remove dirt, debris, and contaminants that can impede heat transfer and reduce efficiency.

Fluid Level Check and Replenishment:
We check the fluid levels in your heat pipes and top them up as needed to ensure proper operation and heat transfer efficiency.

Pressure Testing:
Pressure testing helps identify any leaks or weaknesses in the heat pipe system, allowing us to address them before they escalate into more significant issues.

Temperature and Performance Monitoring:
We monitor the temperature and performance of your heat pipe system to ensure that it’s operating within optimal parameters. Any deviations from normal operating conditions are promptly investigated and addressed.

Component Lubrication:
Lubricating moving parts and components helps reduce friction and wear, ensuring smooth operation and extending the lifespan of your heat pipe system.

System Calibration:
We calibrate the controls and settings of your heat pipe system to ensure accurate temperature regulation and optimal energy efficiency.

Recommendations for Improvement:
Based on our inspection findings, we provide recommendations for any necessary repairs or upgrades to enhance the performance and efficiency of your heat pipe system.

Service Maintenance and tune-ups

A Heat Pump should be serviced at least once a year to ensure that it operates at its optimum performance however, as you will be using the Heat Pump through the year, it is recommended to have it checked in spring and fall. Servicing your Heat Pump will help to reduce the risk of costly repairs, avoid unexpected breakdowns in peak season, and maintain a premium level of indoor quality for you and your family.

When servicing your Heat Pump, we will:

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Check all ducts, blower, and indoor coil

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Check and clean Condensate Drain

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Inspect the ductwork and connections

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Check the outlets for optimum airflow

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Inspect all electrical wiring, connections, and terminal covers

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Lubricate and clean blower motor and air vents

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Lubricate all moving parts of the equipment

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Check the Exhaust system

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Check the outdoor compressor mountings for stabilization

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Measure the temperatures differential of the supply and return air

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Test, calibrate and level the Thermostat

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Inspect and clean the Condenser Coil

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Check and clean the filtration system (as needed)

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Confirm that your heat pump is receiving adequate airflow

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Monitor the refrigerant for proper operating pressures

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Measure the Blower Motor amperage and voltage

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Inspect belts for tightness and wear.

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Check the Ignition system

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Check the operation of isolator switches

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Check the outdoor compressor: monitor, measure amperage and volt draw

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Test Air supply temperature

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Complete a full function test

Premium Plum Maintenance Plan (PPP)

Our Premium Plum Maintenance Plan is a premium subscription that includes one heating service and one cooling service per year to ensure each system is working at its best performance throughout the season.

When you become a PPP member you will also have these additional benefits:

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Extension of our standard 5-years labor warranty to 10 years.

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Priority installation and discounts for new units.

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Free diagnostic of any repair.

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Priority response for emergency services.