Is your air conditioner or heat pump not performing properly? Are you not feeling that refreshing cold air from your vents as strong as before? Does your inside air feel humid? Did you notice a spike in your electric bills? These are signs that your system might need a tune-up. A simple 17-point tune-up many times will take care of the problem and help prevent future problems.
Your heating and cooling equipment need routine maintenance in order to operate efficiently at maximum capacity. Lack of maintenance could cause major problems, such as a clogged drain line backing water into your home, and shortens the life of your equipment. Our certified technicians will perform the tune-up fast and will give an honest appraisal of the overall health of your system.
Consider these facts
- A very thin build up of dirt on a cooling coil (about half of 1/16″) can result in a dramatic increase in energy consumption. Dirty coils reduce the system’s ability to cool your home and cause the system to run longer, increasing energy costs and reducing the life of the equipment. Do you know if your coils are clean?
- 75% of installed air conditioners may have an incorrect amount of refrigerant. Too much or too little refrigerant will make your system less efficient increasing energy costs and reducing the life of the equipment. Do you know if your system is charged correctly?
- Proper system airflow allows for greatest comfort levels in your home. Airflow problems can reduce your system’s efficiency by up to 15 percent and are the primary cause of blower motor failures. Do you know if airflow is obstructed?
source: EPA (https://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=heat_cool.pr_maintenance
With an annual tune-up, we can help keep your unit operating at optimum capacity. Our inspection covers the following procedures:
- Check refrigerant charge (refrigerant is an extra charge if needed)
- Inspect condenser fan motor and capacitors
- Check condenser contactor points
- Inspect media filters (replacement extra cost)
- Check blower motor compartment
- Check thermostat for proper operation and calibration
- Check low-voltage wiring and connections
- Check disconnect box for proper rating and condition
- Conduct evaluation of A/C system for proper operation and efficiency.
- Check compressor amperage and condition
- Tighten electrical connections where necessary
- Inspect condenser coil and wash off with water (If hose available, does not include disassembly)
- Visually inspect evaporator coil (if accessible)
- Measure temperature variation on supply/return
- Check condensate drains and switches. (Clearing clogged drain lines is an additional charge)
- Inspect ductwork and overall system design
- Customer consultation on condition of equipment, design and overall operation
- And a smile!
Don’t just take it from us! Read this Angie’s List recommendation for homeowners to consider when getting a HVAC company to maintenance their A/C system: https://www.angieslist.com/videos/video-5-things-know-about-ac-maintenance.htm
Great list! I think that keeping your AC in good shape is so important. Thanks for sharing!
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Determination of which HVAC system to use depends on several constituent factors, the most basic being square foot calculations. In addition to this, the energy efficiency, dynamics plan and design of the building needs to be taken into account to map airflow plans to ensure all positions in the building are properly ventilated, therefore avoiding “peaks and valleys” in terms of ventilation. In addition, the age of the building itself needs to be taken into account, as newer buildings have significantly better insulation with newer walls, and better performing windows. A HVAC contractor from an electric utility usually performs these maintenance checks for minimal cost, providing quite accurate HVAC system estimations based on experience and documented protocols.
I thought that it made sense when you said that airflow issues with your air conditioning unit can cause a decrease in energy-efficiency. I have been thinking about having an air conditioning unit installed in my hoe but I have been worried about abut major expenses. I will be sure to hire regular professional maintenance in order to ensure energy-efficiency and to save money on utilities.
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I’m glad you mentioned how dirt buildup on the cooling coil can dramatically increase how much energy is taken up trying to cool your house. I’ll make sure to clean my AC to keep that from happening. 1/16″ isn’t a lot, so I’ll do it frequently just to be sure.
I never knew that the amount of refrigerant in your ac can affect its performance. Thank you for explaining what goes into an AC maintenance check up. I will have to consider getting me air condition system looked at sometime soon.
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You made a great point about considering the fact that air conditioners have the incorrect amount of refrigerant. My husband and I are looking for a heating and air conditioning service that can help us fix our leaking furnace. We will keep these tips in mind as we search for a professional that can help us best.
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It’s alarming to know that about 75% of installed air conditioning units in residential houses have the incorrect amount of refrigerant. It makes me wonder if our own AC unit is included in this percentage given the problems we have experienced for the past week. It might be better to consult a professional and see if we have to look for some freon for sale.
Thank you for reminding me that we have to turn the AC off from the breaker box itself before we start cleaning it. We don’t remember cleaning it for the past three months we have stayed in this apartment and not feeling its cooling feature for the past week made us wonder if we should have it cleaned. It might also be a good idea to consult an expert and see if we have to look for some refrigerants for sale for our unit.