31 July 2012,
Annual HVAC maintenance is essential to improving efficiency and prolonging the life of your system. There are certain fundamental service tasks your cooling technician should do on a service call in the spring:
- Check the evaporator and condenser coils.
- Test the refrigerant levels and ensure there are no leaks.
- Inspect the blower and test its airflow.
- Make sure that the thermostat operates correctly.
- Inspect all of the moving parts in the system, lubricating as necessary to help avoid wear and tear caused by friction.
- Check the condensate drain, ensuring that condensation can properly exit the system, and checking for clogs throughout the drain.
- Test the system controls, making sure that the heat is locked out when in cooling mode, and vice versa, and ensuring that the A/C equipment cycles on and off correctly.
A simple task that homeowners should do to ensure peak performance from their air conditioners is to make sure to change the air filter regularly. When you run your A/C frequently, check it once a month and change it when it looks dirty.
All of these maintenance tasks will keep your system in good working order, but you can benefit even further by participating in a Shumate service agreement.
Contact Shumate Air Conditioning & Heating today for more information.
