{"id":14130,"date":"2025-08-27T23:47:28","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T21:47:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fotovol.com\/renewable-energy\/aerothermal-maintenance-keys-to-an-efficient-and-long-lasting-system\/"},"modified":"2025-11-30T23:17:35","modified_gmt":"2025-11-30T22:17:35","slug":"aerothermal-maintenance-keys-to-an-efficient-and-long-lasting-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fotovol.com\/en\/maintenance-storage\/aerothermal-maintenance-keys-to-an-efficient-and-long-lasting-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Aerothermal maintenance: keys to an efficient and long-lasting system"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you&#8217;ve made it this far, you&#8217;re probably in one of these situations:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You are thinking of replacing your gas or oil boiler with aerothermal energy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are going to renovate your home and are looking for an efficient and durable system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are building a new house and want to invest in renewable energies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Or you already have aerothermics installed and want to know what maintenance is required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>We tell you <strong>how to take care of your fan heater, what the regulations say, what inspections are recommended and how preventive maintenance ensures efficiency, safety and a long service life.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-is-maintenance-of-the-fan-heater-important\">Why is maintenance of the fan heater important?<\/h2>\n\n<p>A well-maintained aerothermal system offers:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Maximum energy efficiency<\/strong>: less consumption and more savings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Increased safety<\/strong>: electrical and hydraulic risks are minimized.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Long service life<\/strong>: periodic overhauls prevent serious breakdowns.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Regulatory compliance<\/strong>: the Regulation of Thermal Installations in Buildings (RITE) requires maintaining the installation in optimal conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"regulations-as-per-rite\">Regulations: as per RITE<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Owner&#8217;s responsibility<\/strong>: to ensure that the installation operates safely and efficiently.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Periodic inspections<\/strong>: although the exact frequency depends on the manufacturer, it is recommended at least once a year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maintenance company<\/strong>: mandatory for installations over 5 kW (practically all domestic installations).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"types-of-maintenance-in-aerothermics\">Types of maintenance in aerothermics<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"basic-maintenance-can-be-done-by-the-user\">Basic maintenance (can be done by the user)<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cleaning of air filters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visual inspection of indoor and outdoor units (obstructions, dirt, ventilation).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check that the system responds correctly in heating and cooling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"professional-maintenance-performed-by-technicians\">Professional maintenance (performed by technicians)<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Revision of hydraulic and electrical circuits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Checking and cleaning of DHW tanks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verification of pressures and refrigerant levels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Control software update (if the equipment allows it).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Performance monitoring to prevent future incidents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"preventive-vs-corrective-maintenance\">Preventive vs. corrective maintenance<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Preventive<\/strong>: scheduled inspections to avoid breakdowns and optimize consumption.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Corrective<\/strong>: interventions when there is already a fault.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>The ideal is <strong>prevention<\/strong>: a maintenance plan reduces risks, ensures comfort and avoids unforeseen expenses in the long term.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions-about-air-heating-maintenance\">Frequently asked questions about air heating maintenance<\/h2>\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1756071586836\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \" id=\"is-maintenance-of-the-fan-heater-mandatory\"><strong><strong>Is maintenance of the fan heater mandatory?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, the RITE establishes that the systems must be maintained in optimal conditions. In installations of more than 5 kW, this must be done by an authorized maintenance company. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1756071600312\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \" id=\"what-happens-if-i-dont-do-the-maintenance\"><strong>What happens if I don&#8217;t do the maintenance?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Efficiency decreases, power consumption increases, the likelihood of breakdowns increases and equipment life is reduced.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1756071613288\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \" id=\"can-i-do-the-maintenance-myself\"><strong>Can I do the maintenance myself?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Only basic tasks (cleaning filters, checking for blockages). Complete overhauls should be done by qualified technicians. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1756071624800\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \" id=\"does-aerothermal-energy-require-more-maintenance-than-other-systems\"><strong>Does aerothermal energy require more maintenance than other systems?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No. In fact, it requires less servicing than a gas boiler, since there is no combustion or fumes. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fotovol-service-professional-installation-and-maintenance\">Fotovol Service: professional installation and maintenance<\/h2>\n\n<p>At <strong>Fotovol<\/strong> we accompany you throughout the life cycle of your aerothermal installation:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Design and legalization of the installation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Processing of grants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certified installation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Professional preventive and corrective maintenance<\/strong>, with remote monitoring and specialized technical support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Do you want your aerothermal system to always work with maximum efficiency?<br\/><strong>Request your free study with Fotovol and we will advise you on the<a href=\"https:\/\/fotovol.com\/en\/our-services\/aerothermal\/\"> most appropriate installation and maintenance for your aerothermal equipment<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The maintenance of the fan heater is simple but essential: filter cleaning, annual professional inspection and control of tanks and circuits. This ensures maximum efficiency, more savings and a useful life of up to 20 years. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":13952,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[117],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14130","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-maintenance-storage"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fotovol.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14130","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fotovol.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fotovol.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fotovol.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fotovol.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14130"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/fotovol.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14130\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fotovol.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13952"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fotovol.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14130"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fotovol.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14130"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fotovol.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14130"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}