tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420076245622765822012-02-16T20:30:27.053-08:00Marlenenoreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-342007624562276582.post-29951562907125302962011-06-20T16:09:00.000-07:002011-06-20T16:10:17.630-07:00Everyday I talk to people who have no idea that air conditioner and furnace maintenance is essential to proper heating and cooling operation in their home. A spring tune-up for your air conditioner and a fall tune-up for the furnace is essential to proper and safe operation as well as energy savings, which in turns saves you money on electrical and gas charges. A heating or A/C maintenance tune-up is very similar to the tune-up on your car. You can save up to 30% in energy costs if your system is running efficiently!! Without proper maintenance on your car, such as an oil change and fluid check every 3,000 miles, your car will break down sooner than later. If your furnace, air conditioner or other home heating and cooling equipment doesn’t get tuned up, it will also break down sooner. Dirt, pet hair, dust and even mold can build up and clog condensers and other essential “engine” parts that lead to the break down of your system. <br />
Although there is not usually ‘oil’ to change on heating and cooling equipment, there is gas in an air conditioning system that leaks out over time and needs to be replaced. There are also standard maintenance steps for properly cleaning, lubricating and correcting the temperature control system, all of which might get out of balance over time. A high quality air conditioner or furnace company will clean and balance the equipment, and ensure all parts are operating as safe and efficiently as possible. Tune-ups vary by HVAC company, but they should always consist of:<br /><ul><li>Visual inspection of the complete system</li><li>An operational assessment</li><li>Safety component and thermostat calibration check</li><li>Measurement and correction of temperature difference between the source and return air</li><li>A system cleaning and standard air filter replacement</li><li>Gas or oil pressure and pilot light adjustments (for heating equipment)</li><li>and much more!!</li></ul>Most homes consist of a heating system and a separate piece of cooling equipment, so there is a separate detailed tune-up process for each one of these components. Tune-ups for each should usually be performed before the system is used regularly, prior to the hottest or coldest seasons of the year. The easiest way to remember to get a tune-up for your home comfort system is to make it part of your spring cleaning checklist and early fall cleanups procedures.<br /><br />A tune-up before using the system regularly helps to ensure the system will operate properly when it is needed the most. During the spring and fall, air conditioner and furnace tune-ups are often offered at discounted rates. Don’t wait until you need your system the most to find out that something is working ineffectively! Schedule your service when the weather is comfortable and be able to stay cool or warm when you need to the most.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/342007624562276582-2995156290712530296?l=airtek.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marlenenoreply@blogger.com0