Heat pump maintenance not only helps prevent emergencies, it is also an essential proactive step in helping to ensure your heat pump operates safely. As with other heating and cooling systems, proper maintenance is the best way to ensure performance and efficiency. According to the EPA, “The difference between the energy consumption of a well-maintained heat pump and a severely neglected one ranges from 10% to 25%.” Preventative heat pump maintenance will help to protect your investment and extend its service life. Typically heat pump warranties require regularly scheduled heat pump maintenance and inspection to avoid the warranty being voided.