In the motor industry, premium car dealer will charge a multiple of what a small independent garage will for the same service. What a Mercedes dealer will charge for a service is in no way indicative of how troublesome one of their cars is.I got a leaflet drop from Panasonic outlining their heat pump service plans.
Basic service once a year is 258 euro per year.
you could say that about anything, for me anything that costs over 5k to replace needs to be looked at annually just for peace of mind.I'd say you are doing well to get anyone to turn up, lads are too busy fitting new ones. I've had a heat pump for about ten years(it was installed 20 years ago), only ever got it serviced once so far and needed fixing another time
I'd say service only required every two or three years once the initial installation is done properly and the hp is working efficiently
maybe not but they are a lot more hassle to replace (and costly) and subject to the elements, for the sake of 180 quid a year an annual check up is worth it imo.In reality, heat pumps are little more complicated than your average fridge, and far less so than some of the smart offerings.
Assuming no leaks, there is no servicing required on the wet side, and maintenance of the dry side is little more than cleaning vents and filters, replacing the latter if required.
And that's your call, but assuming you can clean a duct/ filter yourself, an annual service is not likely to significantly enhance the lifespan in any meaningful way.maybe not but they are a lot more hassle to replace (and costly) and subject to the elements, for the sake of 180 quid a year an annual check up is worth it imo.
In your opinion, do you have expertise in this area or is that just a general feeling you have?And that's your call, but assuming you can clean a duct/ filter yourself, an annual service is not likely to significantly enhance the lifespan in any meaningful way.
6-12k it would seem and thats just for the unit, id imagine a hefty labour bill alsoWe have air to water and the service is approx €250 these days. The service agent have said they are no longer taking on new customers because they are so busy and will only continue to look after existing customers.
Our Daikin unit would cost a lot to replace, not sure if I have heard figures of thousands, so intend to look after it as much as possible.
Well my background is electronic engineering, so I understand the workings and can read a service manual. Google the one for your model, you might be surprised how DIYable the main service tasks are. I presume you'd never pay to have a fridge serviced.In your opinion, do you have expertise in this area or is that just a general feeling you have?
The SEAI for example would disagree with you: https://www.seai.ie/publications/Heat-Pump-Operation-and-Maintenance-Guide.pdf
No but there are several reasons for that, the main one being that we have two so there is redundancy there and to replace one will cost in the 100s not in the thousands.Well my background is electronic engineering, so I understand the workings and can read a service manual. Google the one for your model, you might be surprised how DIYable the main service tasks are. I presume you'd never pay to have a fridge serviced.
I didn't say annually, but it will depend on how clean the environment around the heat exchanger is, as that will dictate how much dust and debris needs to be cleared from the filters.We appear to agree that you should service a heat pump annually , the disagreement is about whether it’s worth paying a professional to do it or not.
i would too, but i have watched the guys do the service and to call it some dusting is a gross simplification.I didn't say annually, but it will depend on how clean the environment around the heat exchanger is, as that will dictate how much dust and debris needs to be cleared from the filters.
Everyone has a different ability and tolerance when it comes to DIY, I'd be at the higher end, so I couldn't countenance paying a couple of hundred for someone to do some dusting.
A bicycle is complex to one who doesn't understand it. A heat pump is no more complex than a fridge or AC unit, they work in very much the same way. So if you are at a DIY capability where looking at a cable or a motor bearing and understanding whether they are damaged or not is beyond you, then perhaps leave them alone.It is a seriously complex unit comprising electronics, plumbing, hazardous liquids and an assortment of materials.
from your linkA bicycle is complex to one who doesn't understand it. A heat pump is no more complex than a fridge or AC unit, they work in very much the same way. So if you are at a DIY capability where looking at a cable or a motor bearing and understanding whether they are damaged or not is beyond you, then perhaps leave them alone.
The myth that they are highly complex is being driven by those seeking to make a business of 'servicing' where there are no qualifications required to carry out a service. If they were that complex the likes of Worcester Bosch wouldn't publish DIY guides and put DIY videos on YouTube explaining how to do it yourself.
Yeah, just like they say for domestic or motor AC units in homes to cover themselves, but the majority of people never get these serviced in the absence of an issue and never have problems.from your link
Simply keeping your heat pump clean and clear of debris will ensure optimal performance and it will only need to be serviced by a professional once every few years.
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