Preventive Maintenance

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Preventive Maintenance

To keep a home comfortable during the hot summer months, an air conditioning unit is a necessity to have. The challenge of having an air conditioning unit installed at home is the same as with most other major appliances; sooner or later, something is going to break down. So, it’s important that one take care of an air conditioning unit through proper maintenance in order to prevent costly repairs. By servicing your system regularly, you can maximize the lifecycle of your heating or cooling unit and guard against many unexpected failures.

What parts need preventive maintenance?

•   At least once a year, heat pumps and air conditioners require a professional tune-up. Because gas-fired equipment functions with greater efficiency, it only needs to be serviced every other year.
•   Inspections on boiler and furnace systems should include ductwork, pipes, dampers, valves, the chimney, registers, radiators, pumps, blowers, fuel lines, the gas meter, oil tank and every part of the actual furnace and boiler.
•   Meanwhile, heat pump and air conditioning unit inspections should also include inspections of the fan, compressor, indoor coils, outdoor coils and refrigerant lines.

What is the most efficient way to run my heating and cooling system?

Here are several tips to help you keep your system running at its most efficient level:

•   Keep your thermostat at a constant temperature; the recommended temperature is 78º, even when no one is home.
•   Change your filters every month.
•   Check the outside condensing unit regularly for any grass clippings or leaves stuck to the coil. If it is dirty:
o   Disconnect the power at the circuit breaker FIRST!
o   Use a shop-vac with a brush attachment to vacuum off the debris.
o   Run water from a garden hose through the coil until the water passing through it is clear.
o   Turn the power back on.
•   Have the unit serviced every spring by a licensed service company.

What are the benefits of preventive maintenance?

Maintaining your heating and cooling systems can potentially:

•   Lower utility bills
•   Extend equipment life
•   Require fewer repairs and/or breakdowns
•   Improve system reliability
•   Increase heating capacity
•   Bring peace of mind for you and your family