An air conditioner's components require regular maintenance for the unit to function effectively and efficiently throughout its years of service. Neglecting necessary maintenance ensures a steady decline in air conditioning performance while energy use steadily increases. Both our annual and bi-annual maintenance packages offer the same 20+ point service; however, we encourage our customers to consider the bi-annual package ordinarily completed during the spring and fall. This allows one of our technicians to evaluate your system in both states of heating and cooling.
Why it matters:
- Efficiency: Dust buildup and clogged coils make the system work harder, driving up energy costs.
- Air Quality: Clean filters and evaporators prevent allergens, mold, and dust from circulating.
- Reliability: Routine servicing helps avoid inconvenient mid-season breakdowns.
- Component Health: Prevents damage to compressors and motors, which are expensive to replace.
- System Lifespan: Regular care extends the years before a full system replacement is needed.
A list of the tasks performed during routine HVAC maintenance(s):
- Check all caps, valve seals, and fittings for leaks
- Check thermostat operation and mounting
- Check evaporator blower motor amperage
- Check heat strip amperage
- Check heat strip components and safeties
- Check the evaporator coil for signs of buildup of mold, dirt, dust etc.
- Check the blower wheel for signs of buildup of mold, dirt, dust etc.
- Check all electrical connection and wires
- Flush and vacuum drain line/pan
- Check float switch operation
- Check for air leaks at plenum and return
- Check final performance and report necessary improvements
- Check system for proper refrigerant charge
- Check the amp draw of all loads. Compressor, Condenser Fan, Evaporator etc.
- Check and clean condenser coil
- Clean debris from outside unit
- Check crankcase heater
- Check start and run capacitors
- Check contactors for burnt points and operation
- Check reversing valve operation, defrost board, and sensors
- Check for excessive vibration of fan motors
- Check outside unit levelness
- Check safety controls (high/low psi switch, limit switch, flame sensors etc.)