We love our pets in Maine, but our furry friends can be tough on heat pumps. If you have dogs or cats in your Penobscot County home, your heat pump likely needs more frequent attention than the average unit.

The Impact of Pet Hair and Dander

Pet hair is easily sucked into the intake of your indoor unit. While filters catch some of it, fine dander and smaller hairs often bypass the filter and stick to the damp blower wheel. Over time, this creates a thick “mat” that restricts airflow and causes the motor to overheat.

Maintenance Tips for Pet Owners

• Vacuum Regularly: Keeping the area around your indoor unit hair-free helps.
• Check Filters Weekly: During shedding season, filters can clog in days, not months.
• Annual Deep Cleaning: Essential for removing the dander that settles deep inside the unit.

Don’t let pet hair kill your heat pump. Schedule a professional cleaning with Moran Heat Pump Cleaning today.