15-Point Ultimate Cooling Tune-Up
Designed to save you time and headaches, our 15-Point Ultimate Cooling Tune-Up covers everything you would expect and more. Below is a detailed listing of the tasks we perform to ensure your cooling system is running at peak performance and leaving you virtually worry-free.
- Verify cooling performance, temperature drop and determine if adjustments are necessary.
Cooling performance verified.
A low or high refrigerant charge can easily go unnoticed and increase operating costs. An improper charge can cause compressor shut down. - Clean outdoor condenser coil and remove debris from unit.
Condenser Coil will be cleaned as required.
Dirty condenser coils raise refrigerant pressure higher than needed, increasing your electrical bill. - Inspect condenser fan motor operation, and lubricate as necessary.
Motors inspected.
Dirty Motors are less efficient and will fail sooner. - Check amperage of compressor for proper operation.
Temperatures and Pressures will be recorded.
An accurate record of your equipment’s vital data can indicate potential problems, which can be eliminated. - Test operation and condition of compressor contactor.
Belts and Pulleys inspected and adjusted as required.
Loose belts and worn pulleys decrease air flow, increase operating costs and shorten the compressor’s life. Belts crack and break with age. - Inspect and tighten electrical connections.
Relays and Contactors inspected.
Worn contacts and loose wire connections can lead to a motor or compressor failure.
Unit Wiring inspected and loose connections tightened.
Loose connections can lead to a motor or compressor failure. - Inspect start/run capacitors and relays.
Capacitors tested.
Bad capacitors can lead to compressor and motor failure. - Inspect for refrigerant leaks.
Refrigerant leaks can indicate bigger problems.
Additional refrigerant fluids should never need to be added to your system. It can indicate a much larger problem with the system. - Inspect indoor evaporator coil, if accessible.
Inspection of indoor coil.
Some homes do not have easy access to the indoor coil, but an inspection can show any potential problems. - Flush condensate drain to protect against overflow.
Condensate Drain checked to assure it is open.
Algae can plug a condensate drain which can cause expensive water damage. - Inspect blower assembly operation, lubricate and adjust as necessary.
Blower Wheels inspected.
Dirty blower wheels reduce air flow, causing longer operating time and increased cost. This problem can lead to lost comfort and compressor failure. - Evaluate condition of air filters and other indoor air quality accessories.
Air Filter and other Indoor Air Quality Accessories evaluated.
A restricted air filter can cause your air conditioning unit to waste energy and shorten the compressor’s life. - Safety test all controls for proper operation.
Motors and Bearings lubricated.
Improperly lubricated rotating equipment will eventually fail.
Controls and Safeties will be inspected and tested.
Controls and safeties that do not function properly can increase operation cost and cause other components to fail. - Calibrate thermostat and confirm proper operation.
Thermostat checked and calibrated as required.
Improperly calibrated thermostats allow the unit to run longer than necessary. Every degree your air conditioning operates below 78 degrees can add 5 to 8% to the cost of cooling. - Evaluate overall efficiency of system and inform customer of equipment condition.
Unit Disconnect inspected.
A worn or overheated disconnect blows fuses and is dangerous.
15-Point Ultimate Heating Tune-Up
Designed to save you time and headaches, our 15-Point Ultimate Heating Tune-Up covers everything you would expect and more. Below is a detailed listing of the tasks we perform to ensure your cooling system is running at peak performance and leaving you virtually worry-free.
- Clean heat exchanger and inspect for combustion leaks.
Heat Exchanger will be inspected for cracks and deterioration.
Heat exchangers can develop cracks with age. If they exist, there is a risk of serious illness from the toxic fumes emitted. - Test for carbon monoxide.
Carbon monoxide is a dangerous odorless gas.
Tests are performed to determine if any level of carbon monoxide being released from the system. This airborne contaminant can have deadly results. - Clean burners and adjust for maximum efficiency.
Burners cleaned.
Dirty burners can cause poor combustion. You pay for useful heat that “goes up the stack”. - Clean pilot assembly and inspect thermocouple.
Thermocouple inspected.
A defective thermocouple will cause the furnace to shut down. - Inspect flame sensor.
Gas Line will be leak checked from the furnace shut off valve to the burners.
Undetected gas leaks are dangerous. - Examine flue and inspect venting system.
Flue Pipe inspected.
Flue Pipe corrosion or leaks are dangerous. - Verify proper inducer motor operation.
Fan Switch checked and adjusted as needed.
A fan switch that is not properly adjusted can waste energy or cause nuisance fan cycling. - Verify proper ignition.
Pilot checked and adjusted as necessary.
Weak or dirty pilots can easily be extinguished causing the furnace to shut down. - Inspect gas piping and valve.
Combustion Air openings checked.
Blocked or restricted combustion air openings can be dangerous. - Flush condensate drain to protect against overflow.
Drains will be inspected.
Overflowing drains can cause problems for overall system operation. - Inspect blower assembly operation, lubricate and adjust as necessary.
Blower Wheel inspected and motor lubricated as required.
Motor will last longer and the temperature will be more comfortable. - Evaluate condition of air filters and other indoor air quality accessories.
Air filter and other Indoor Air Quality Accessories evaluated.
Dirty air filters can increase operating costs. - Safety test all controls for proper operation.
Safety Controls checked.
Safety Controls that do not operate can cause dangerous problems. - Calibrate thermostat and confirm proper operation.
Thermostat checked and calibrated as required.
Defective or improperly calibrated thermostats affect comfort and operating costs. - Evaluate the overall efficiency of the system and inform customer of equipment condition.
Temperatures and Performance will be recorded.
An accurate record of vital data can indicate potential problems, which can be eliminated.
All Panels secured.
Loose panels can increase operating costs and cause a dangerous condition. - Additional Heat Pump Procedures
- Inspect and test heater elements.
Auxiliary Heat Strips will be checked.
Heat strips that are not operating properly can cause a loss of heat or increase electric cost higher than necessary. - Inspect and test reversing valve.
Reversing Valve checked.
A reversing valve that is not operating properly can waste energy and cause a loss of heat. - Inspect and test defrost system.
Defrost Timer checked.
A defrost timer that is not working properly can cause a loss of heat and can shorten the compressor’s life.
Heat Pump Procedures
Designed to save you time and headaches, our additional heat pump procedures that cover everything you would expect and more. Below is a detailed listing of the tasks we perform to ensure your cooling system is running at peak performance and leaving you virtually worry-free.
- Additional Heat Pump Procedures
- Inspect and test heater elements.
Auxiliary Heat Strips will be checked.
Heat strips that are not operating properly can cause a loss of heat or increase electric cost higher than necessary. - Inspect and test reversing valve.
Reversing Valve checked.
A reversing valve that is not operating properly can waste energy and cause a loss of heat. - Inspect and test defrost system.
Defrost Timer checked.
A defrost timer that is not working properly can cause a loss of heat and can shorten the compressor’s life.