When it comes to keeping your home comfortable year-round, your heat pump works hard behind the scenes — heating in winter, cooling in summer, and making sure your indoor air stays just right. But did you know one of the simplest things you can do to keep it running efficiently is cleaning the filters?
Many homeowners forget this quick maintenance task, but your heat pump’s filters are key to its performance, energy efficiency, and even the air you breathe.
As a general rule of thumb:
You should clean your heat pump filters every 1 to 3 months — depending on how often you use your system and the environment in your home.
Here’s a breakdown to help you decide:
Clean your filters once a month if:
Clean your filters every 2 to 3 months if:
Set a reminder in your phone or calendar — it’s easy to forget, but your heat pump (and your electricity bill!) will thank you.
Dirty filters can lead to:
It’s like trying to breathe through a blocked nose — your system has to work harder just to do its job.
It’s usually simple and quick:
Still not sure how? Breeze Air offers filter cleaning as part of our routine maintenance service — so you can leave the work to us!
Cleaning your heat pump filters regularly keeps your system running smoothly, improves your air quality, and saves you money in the long run.
If you haven’t cleaned yours in a while — or if you’re not sure how — give us a call at Breeze Air. We’re here to keep your home fresh, efficient, and comfortable all year round.
