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IT’S SPRING TUNE-UP TIME: GET YOUR COOLING SYSTEM READY FOR SUMMER
One of the most common mistakes that homeowners make with their air conditioning systems is waiting until they’ve noticed something is crucially wrong with their AC, or until the AC breaks down completely, before they’ll call in an HVAC Technician for repairs. By that time, you’ll be paying more for the repairs, and you’ll have lost money on your cooling costs, which will skyrocket and problems develop with your air conditioner.
Taking care of problems with your AC as quickly as possible will save you money and keep problems from developing. Unfortunately, though, it can be very difficult for the average homeowner to recognize problems with their air conditioner.
The professionals at All-4Climates Heating & Cooling recommend that you have a tune-up of your AC performed at least once every year to ensure that it’s as efficient as possible and to take care of any problems while they’re in the earliest stages of development.
Why do you need regular maintenance? How often do you need to get it serviced?
You need to get regular home air conditioning service because when problems are caught early on, they’re easier to fix. Also, some problems aren’t noticeable until they’re big problems, which means that they’re harder and more expensive to fix. With an annual HVAC inspection from All-4Climates Heating & Cooling , you’re pretty much set on not running into any major problems for the foreseeable future.
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Avoid Costly Repairs With An Annual Air Conditioning Tune-Up
Caught in time, a simple refrigerant leak can be repaired easily and affordably. However, a leak left undetected can drain the refrigerant and burn up the compressor. A compressor can cost $1,700 or more to replace. What’s worse, before the compressor fails, it will run inefficiently, resulting in hundreds of dollars more on your electric bills.
WHAT’S INVOLVED IN A TUNE-UP?
During a tune-up, a technician will examine your entire AC system, identifying and repairing any existing or developing problems so it is ready to run at peak performance. Specific tune-up includes and benefits:
Work Performed
Benefits
1.Check thermostat
2.Start unit
3.Check return air filter
4.Routine cleaning of evaporator coil**.
5.Check condensate drain**
6.Check condensate pan and fittings for leaks
7.Check blower wheel
8.Check blower motor stability
9.Check belt, pulleys and alignment
10.Check total electrical consumption
11.Examine parts for visible wear
12.Check and secure all panels
13.Examine all electrical connections
14.Check unit disconnect switch
15.Check temperature difference across coil
16.Remove debris around outside unit
17.Routine cleaning of condenser coil (look at pic)
18.Check condenser fan motor stability
19.Check condenser fan motor amp draw
20.Check condenser fan blades for vibration
21.Check crankcase heater*
22.Check relays & contactors
23.Check capacitors
24. Check all safety devices
25.Test time delay
26.Check all controls
27.Measure operating pressures with gauges
28.Check noise and vibration levels
29.Check compressor amp draw
30.Record system operation
31.Explanation of tune-up results
1.Improperly calibrated thermostat affects comfort and operating costs.
2.Verify unit is operational before tune-up takes place.
3.Restricted filter causes unit to waste energy and shorten compressor life.
4.Dirty evaporator coil decreases efficiency and can lead to compressor failure.
5.A plugged condensate drain can cause expensive water damage.
6.A cracked pan or loose fittings can cause expensive water damage.
7.Dirty blowers reduce air flow; increases operating costs and can lead to compressor failure.
8.Dirty motors are less efficient and will fail sooner.
9.Improperly lubricated rotating equipment will eventually fail.
10.Avoids costly service calls, saves money on utility costs.
11.Ensures optimum performance; protects equipment.
12.Avoids costly service calls.
13.New systems have a blower door safety and will not operate if door is not properly in place.
14.Worn, overheated disconnect blows fuses; potentially dangerous.
15.Temperature difference indicates production and capacity of unit. Also affects comfort level.
16.Promotes Efficiency. Prevents damage to equipment.
17.Dirty condenser coils raises refrigerant pressures increasing electrical costs.
18.Prevents costly service calls.
19.Ensures optimum performance; protects equipment.
20.Prevents damage to unit and costly service calls.
21.Crankcase heaters that do not work lead to compressor failure.
22.Worn contactors and loose connections can lead to motor and compressor failure.
23.Bad capacitors lead to compressor and motor failure.
24. Keeps unit in safe operating condition.
25.Prevents unit from starting under load when power has been temporary interrupted.
26.Extends the life, saves money, prevents failure.
27.Improper refrigerant charge can cause compressor shut down.
28.Increases comfort & extends life of equipment.
29.Ensures optimum performance; protects equipment.
30.For Homeowner's information and records.
31.Explanation of work performed in tune-up and results.
