Maintenance

Save money and prevent expensive repairs by a regular maintenance program for your electrical,
solar,  heating and air conditioning systems.  There are rebates available for some maintenance programs.

EnergyStar  (at http://www.energystar.gov/)  recommends a licensed contractor complete annual pre-season check-ups for both your heating and cooling systems to keep all systems at peak performance. This will prevent future issues and potential large repairs and will also keep your
system running at its most efficient – saving costs immediately.

EnergyStar recommends the following be included in a typicalmaintenance check-up:

Tighten all electrical connections and measure voltage and current on motors. Faulty
electrical connections can cause unsafe operation of your system and reduce the life of major components.

Lubricate all moving parts. Parts that lack lubrication cause friction in motors and increases the amount of electricity you use.

Check and inspect the condensate drain in your central air conditioner, furnace and/or heat pump (when in cooling mode). A plugged drain can cause water damage in the
house and affect indoor humidity levels.

Check controls of the system to ensure proper and safe operation. Check the starting
cycle of the equipment to assure the system starts, operates, and shuts off properly

Check thermostat settings to ensure the cooling and heating system
keeps you comfortable when you are home and saves energy while you are away

Cooling Specific

Clean evaporator and condenser air conditioning coils. 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.

Check your central air conditioner’s refrigerant level and adjust if necessary. Too much or too little refrigerant will make your system less efficient increasing energy costs and reducing the life of the equipment.

Clean and adjust blower components to provide proper system airflow for greater comfort levels. Airflow problems can reduce your system’s efficiency by up to 15
percent.

Heating Specific

Check all gas (or oil) connections, gas pressure, burner combustion and heat exchanger.
Improperly operating gas (or oil) connections are a fire hazard and can contribute to health problems. A dirty burner or cracked heat exchanger causes improper burner operation. Either can cause the equipment to operate less safely and efficiently.

SAVE ADDITIONAL$$ –  Let our technicians show you how to inspect, clean or change change air filters once a month in your central air conditioner, furnace, and/or heat pump.  . A dirty filter can increase energy costs and damage your equipment, leading to early  repairs and/or replacement.