Many Maine homes use wood stoves as a primary or secondary heat source. While cozy, wood stoves release fine ash and soot that can quickly clog your heat pump’s filters and coils. At Moran Heat Pump Cleaning, we see this often in Penobscot County.

The Ash and Soot Challenge

Even the cleanest wood stove releases particulates. Your heat pump’s blower wheel acts like a magnet for this fine ash, which then mixes with household humidity to create a sticky grime. This significantly reduces your unit’s efficiency and can lead to premature motor failure.

Maintenance for Wood Stove Users

• Monthly Filter Checks: You may need to clean filters every 2-4 weeks during peak wood stove season.
• Annual Deep Cleaning: Essential to remove the soot that settles deep inside the evaporator coils.

Don’t let wood ash kill your heat pump. Schedule a professional deep clean with Moran Heat Pump Cleaning today.