Consider having Complete Heat & Air to perform a seasonal check-up which includes the following items for Air Conditioning or Heat Pumps:
- Clean and adjust thermostat
- Check voltage and amperage to all motors
- Check air flow across the indoor cooling coil
- Lubricate all moving parts (unless permanently sealed)
- Check air filters
- Check air flow across the outdoor coil
- Check indoor fan relay
- Check compressor contactor
- Check electrical wiring and connections
- Check that condensate drain is open
- Check indoor coil
- Check operating pressures
- Check temperature drop across indoor coil
- Check indoor coil super-heat
- Check outdoor sub-cooling
- Check reversing valve (heat pump only)
- Check defrost control (heat pump only)
- Check outdoor coil
The cold winter months can also be busy for professional heating contractors. Two very good reasons for having a professional check your unit before the heating season is prevention of a breakdown and ensuring safety from harmful gases. A check-up can save you time, money and keep you comfortable during the coldest days.
A seasonal check-up should include the following items for gas furnaces or electric heating units:
- Clean and adjust thermostat
- Check voltage and amp draw
- Lubricate motors
- Check air filters
- Check fan-limit switch
- Check electrical wiring and connections
- Check temperature rise across heat exchanger
- Check firing rate
- Check gas manifold pressure (gas only)
- Check for leaks