AC Maintenance
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What's the best way to keep your AC running comfortably without high energy bills? Annual AC maintenance will keep your system running all season long maintaining the energy efficiency and low running cost of a new unit.
Studies show that seasonal maintenance can keep your unit running longer and more efficiently, saving you money on repairs and your energy bills. Air conditioning maintenance can prevent the need for expensive repairs by ensuring your machine is running at top performance. AC maintenance can also save money when you sell your home, by showing you kept your home's utility equipment in optimal condition.
Air Conditioning Maintenance FAQs
The upkeep of your air conditioner is a wise investment in your home. The typical yearly maintenance expense for an air conditioner is between $100 and $150. This includes a cleaning and a tune-up which includes examining, tightening and testing all parts, as well as minor part replacement, such as an air filter or coil cleaning.
We suggest that your home air conditioning system be serviced once a year. The same is true of your heating system. While regular check-ins and cleaning throughout the year are always a good idea to ensure your system is functioning well, an annual air conditioner service appointment is always required.
Regardless of how frequently you have your air conditioning unit serviced, the technician will complete the same set of duties to ensure that your system is in good working order.
Among the AC service tasks are:
- Change the air filters.
- Indoor and outdoor coils should be cleaned and inspected.
- Examine the condensate pump.
- Check to see if the thermostat is working correctly.
- Remove any dirt and debris from the condensate pump.
Yes, it is recommended to have your AC system serviced by a licensed HVAC professional at least once a year.
Regular AC maintenance can help ensure that your system is running efficiently, prevent breakdowns, and extend the life of your system. During a typical AC maintenance visit, an HVAC professional will clean and inspect your AC system, replace air filters, check refrigerant levels, lubricate moving parts, and test the system's performance. This can help ensure that your system is running at peak efficiency and identify any potential issues before they become major problems.
AC filters should be changed at least every three months, although it may need to be done more frequently if the system is used frequently or if you have pets or allergies. Regularly changing AC filters can improve indoor air quality and help your system run more efficiently.
AC systems typically should not need to be recharged on a regular basis because they are made to last for many years without needing a recharge. The age and condition of the AC system, usage patterns, and maintenance history are just a few of the variables that affect how frequently the AC needs to be recharged. You should get in touch with a certified HVAC specialist to diagnose and fix the problem if your air conditioner is running low on refrigerant because that could be an indication of a leak.
Precision's 24-Point HVAC Maintenance Visit:
Our AC maintenance visits include a 24-point checklist to ensure that we see and tend to all of your unit's needs. We take each of the following steps to keep your system running well:
Clean the burner assembly to improve combustion, reducing waste heat. Turn the burners for more efficient burns, saving energy. Clean the ignition assembly to ensure reliable operation on demand. Clean and inspect the furnace heat section to ensure safe operation and the absence of cracks from metal fatigue. Verify the flue draft to ensure dangerous gas byproducts are properly venting to the outdoors and flue pipes are free from obstruction. Inspect the flue pipe to ensure no corrosion is present, which can lead to cracks and the introduction of dangerous fumes into your home. Calibrate the thermostat for accurate control to prevent the system from running longer than necessary, increasing utility usage. Test the refrigerant charge to ensure optimum levels, leading to lower utility usage and extend compressor life. Test the capacitors to ensure reliable operation and continued compressor and motor protection. Test the crankcase heaters to ensure proper compressor protection. Inspect and test all of the controls and safeties to keep operating costs low and prevent failures. Adjust the fan switch to prevent wasted energy and excess sound levels from nuisance cycling. Adjust the balancing dampers to improve comfort. Clean or replace the filters to reduce energy use, reduce compressor strain, improve indoor air quality and improve comfort. Clean and adjust the blower assembly to extend motor life, improve air quality and reduce sound. Check the airflow to ensure proper airflow across the coil for proper humidity removal and reliable operation. Visually inspect ductwork to identify obvious leaks that reduce system efficiency and increase utility expenses. Tighten the electrical connections to ensure uninterrupted system operation. Measure and record voltage and amperage to identify baseline operating conditions. Lubricate all of the moving parts to maintain efficiency and extend equipment life. Clean the inside of the evaporator coil to restore heat transfer efficiency, reduce utility cost and improve air quality. Clean the outside of the condensing coil to restore heat transfer efficiency and reduce utility costs. Clean the condensate drains to prevent water damage and the potential for mold formation. Measure the temperature difference to determine if there is an operating issue.
Our AC Maintenance Leaves Your System Looking New
When you invest in our Incredible Energy Saver Plan, we will provide you with two service calls: a cooling tune-up and heating tune-up, and full professional cleaning, plus:
We extend the warranty on all repairs to 12 months for Incredible Energy Saver Plan owners. We waive our diagnostic fee on all repairs, a $74.50 value. We provide you with priority service so that you move to the front of the line. We offer guaranteed prices on all repairs before the work begins, no matter how long the repair takes. We offer a 15 percent total repair discount.
What's more? When you call Precision you are calling a family-run, veteran-owned business that is committed to providing excellent services to the residents in Greenville and the surrounding areas. We know what we look for when we call a service company, and we make sure our services live up to the highest possible standards.
When you join our maintenance club, you're becoming a member of the family. Plus, for every new member we donate $10 to the Greenville Humane Society. Just as we're dedicated to providing our Precision Greenville family with excellent service, we're committed to providing a better world for our four-legged loved ones at home.
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