HVAC MAINTENANCE
HVAC Maintenance in San Francisco Bay Area
Your cooling and heating system works hard to keep your family comfortable. It is important to maintain your equipment to extend its life. You can also save money by catching minor issues before they turn into costly repairs.
An HVAC maintenance tune-up should be performed at least annually. If done on a regular basis, furnace and air conditioner maintenance can save you up to 30% on your monthly bills. It can also provide cleaner and more efficient HVAC operation and help ensure all possible problems are discovered and prevented before they occur. Maintaining your cooling and heating system will also help improve air quality in your home.
HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST
Furnace Tune-Up
Air Conditioner Tune-Up
Air Conditioner Tune-Up
- Carbon Monoxide – test for proper operation
- Thermostat – test for proper operation, calibrate and level
- Inspect for combustible material around furnace (3”-6” of clearance)
- Ignition System – test for safe and proper operation
- Exhaust System – test for proper venting
- Safety & Control Circuits – test for proper operation
- Inspect existing air filter
- Inspect Furnace Burner
- Inspect Heat Exchangers
- Inspect and lubricate all moving parts per manufacturer
- Blower Motor – measure amperage and voltage for proper operation
- Electrical Wiring – inspect and tighten connections
- Natural Gas – check for leaks
- Gas line p-trap – required by the new code
- Drain line p-trap - required by the new code
- Inspect plenum insulation
Air Conditioner Tune-Up
Air Conditioner Tune-Up
Air Conditioner Tune-Up
- Blower Motor – measure amperage and voltage for proper operation
- Thermostat – test for proper operation, calibrate and level
- Inspect existing air filter
- Bearing – inspect for wear and lubricate
- Inspect indoor coil
- Condensate Drain – inspect for cracks and rust
- Refrigerant – monitor for proper operating pressures
- Safety Devices – inspect for proper operation
- Disconnect Box – inspect for proper rating and safe installation
- Electrical Wiring – inspect and tighten connections
- Test/inspect contactors for burned, pitted contacts
- Inspect electrical for exposed wiring
- Inspect and test capacitors
- Inspect fan blade
- Clean condenser coil and remove debris
- Inspect line set insulation
- Inspect service valves for proper operation
- Tamper proof caps – required by the new code
- Drain line p-trap - required by the new code