When fall weather arrives, residents of Palmyra, MO, switch from air conditioning to heating for indoor comfort. Before turning on your heating system for the first time in the fall, call the heating, ventilation and air conditioning professionals at Air Specialists Heating and Air Conditioning Inc. for HVAC maintenance. During a tune-up of your heat pump, furnace or boiler, our service technicians inspect the entire system to ensure your heating system runs efficiently and is safe to use.
Preventive Maintenance Explained
HVAC manufacturers recommend tuning up the air conditioner before first use in the spring and the heating system before first use in the fall. Each component is inspected to verify it is in good working order and safe to use. During each maintenance session, we examine components common to both the air conditioning and heating systems, including:
- Clean and lubricate fans, blowers and other moving parts
- Clean condensate system
- Inspect electrical connections and amperage
- Calibrate thermostat
- Test controls
- Clean air filters
- Examine ducts for leaks
- Check airflow
Like air conditioners, heat pumps use refrigerant to transfer heat. Unlike air conditioners that only cool, heat pumps heat and cool. Reversing the flow of refrigerant extracts heat energy from outdoors and brings it indoors. Heat pump maintenance includes checking refrigerant levels and the reversing valve, cleaning the coils and checking the backup heat and defrost functions.
Furnace Maintenance Checklist
Furnaces and boilers use combustion fuels, such as natural gas, oil or propane, to produce heat. During furnace maintenance, we check heating-specific components:
- Inspect and clean burners and ignition
- Inspect heat exchangers
- Check fuel lines and pipes for leaks
- Check gas pressure
- Examine damper system and valves
- Inspect and test radiators and pumps
- Inspect oil tank for oil-burning equipment
- Inspect chimney and plenum
- Test for carbon monoxide
We also check carbon monoxide and smoke alarms.
Benefits of HVAC Maintenance
Well-maintained systems use less energy to operate which saves money on fuel bills. Equipment operates more efficiently, which reduces wear and tear, minimizes breakdowns and can extend the system’s service life. Furnace maintenance verifies that your heating system is safe to use.
Air Specialists Heating and Air Conditioning Inc. serves Palmyra, MO and nearby communities. Our Energy Saving Agreement Maintenance Plans include tune-ups and discounts on services.
Call today to schedule HVAC maintenance.
