Annual Maintenance
Annual maintenance virtually eliminates the need for you to pay for costly repairs. You’ll enjoy peace of mind in knowing that your system is saving you money on your utility bills every time it comes on. In some instances, the energy savings are enough to pay the cost of the planned annual maintenance.
Maintenance Plan Tune-Ups
A thorough Planned Maintenance Program should include:
- Check evaporator coil
- Lubricate fan motor
- Set manifold pressure
- Monitor expansion valve
- Check start and run capacitors
- Test fan limit switch
- Clean evaporator drain
- Check start and run delays
- Clean blower wheel
- Adjust bypass dampers
- Monitor refrigerant level
- Inspect valves
- Clean or replace filters
- Adjust operating pressures
- Check flue
- Tighten electrical connections
- Measure voltage differences
- Check flame baffle
- Evaluate safety controls
- Measure amperage draw
- Clean combustion chamber
- Measure temp difference
- Clean and adjust burners
- Clean heat exchanger
- Clean condenser coil
- Evaluate vent system
- Test thermocouple
- Adjust thermostat calibration
- Set burner adjustment
- Check combustion air
- Check fan blades for tightness
- Measure gas input
- Combustion efficiency analysis
- Carbon monoxide test
- Heat exchanger integrity safety inspection
Tips for Increasing the Efficiency of Your Current System
- Install ceiling fans
- Maintain duct work
- Change filters monthly
- Check airflow efficiency
- Keep your unit tuned up
- Improve your home’s insulation
- Install a programmable thermostat
- Close drapes on South & West windows
- Replace inefficient appliances that give off heat